16 Hedgehog Coloring Pages
A hedgehog has about 5,000 to 7,000 spines, which are hollow hairs stiffened with keratin. When frightened, it rolls into a tight, spiky ball. Hedgehogs live across Europe, Asia and Africa, and they snuffle through gardens at night eating beetles, worms and slugs, which makes them a gardener's friend. Unlike porcupines, hedgehog spines do not come out easily. This collection shows hedgehogs in woodland settings. A hedgehog climbs a stack of mushrooms, sits on a tall mushroom, rests on a log tower and a rock pile, nestles into a bramble and explores tall grass. A baby hedgehog, called a hoglet, and two cute hedgehogs suit the youngest kids. Hedgehogs are brown and cream with spines that have light tips and darker bands. Short, quick strokes in two browns make the spines look real, and the face and belly are soft tan. Red mushrooms, green grass and blackberries make cozy backgrounds. These pages fit autumn and garden themes.
Simple Spiky Friends
The chubby crouching youngster has bold zigzag spines and round bear like ears, which makes it the easiest start for preschoolers. Cute Hedgehog Character stands on two legs like a little person, leaving a wide smooth tummy to fill with cream or tan. Hedgehog with Apple adds a shiny fruit with a leaf and a ground oval, so kids can practice red, green and brown on a single sheet.
A Page Full of Spines
Cute Hedgehog shows a full side view with a pointed snout and row after row of separate spines layered along its back. It takes more time than the other three, and it rewards kids who like working on small spaces one by one. Alternating light and dark browns across the rows gives the coat real texture, and a pale belly keeps the whole animal soft and friendly looking.
