How to Draw a Cute Baby Hippo Step-by-Step

My kids love books about animals, especially when an animal has overcome a big obstacle. To celebrate the release of Fiona the Hippo by Richard Cowdrey, I’ve partnered with Zonderkidz to introduce you to the book and give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a cute baby hippo!

Keep reading to get the drawing tutorial and learn more about the book.

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How to Draw a Cute Baby Hippo Step-by-Step

To celebrate the release of Fiona the Hippo by Richard Cowdrey, I created this step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a cute baby hippo!

What you need:

• Paper.
• Pencil.
• Eraser. (I like kneaded erasers like this one.)
• Permanent marker or illustration pen.

*Draw lightly with the pencil. You want to be able to erase your pencil marks during the final step of the tutorial. Don’t press too hard or you’ll create pencil marks that are impossible to erase.

1. Using a pencil, draw simple shapes for the body and head.
2. Add the back feet, front legs, and ears to your hippo.
3. Draw in your hippo’s facial features: eyes, nostrils, mouth, and a tuft of hair.
4. Using a permanent marker or pen, go over your drawing to make it stand out. Add in any extra little details you want during this step.
5. Using a kneaded eraser (or a regular eraser), erase your pencil drawing. Your permanent ink will stay.
6. Check over your drawing and fix up any lines that may have faded during step 5. You’re all done!

About Fiona the Hippo

Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.

Born prematurely, at only 29 pounds, Fiona was not expected to live. But her spunk and determination helped her thrive and become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. With every challenge she faced, Fiona let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said: “I’ve got this.” And she did! In this delightful story, inspired by the real adventure of this heroic hippo, join Fiona and her lovable animal friends at the zoo as she is introduced to the world in this whimsical and inspiring tale of perseverance and friendship.

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