Giraffe with Birds

Friendship across the savanna shines in this gentle picture: a calm giraffe stands tall while two little oxpecker birds perch on its back and neck, its head turned slightly to watch them. A butterfly flutters close by and a few patches of grass grow below. This scene is a lovely way to introduce the idea of animals helping one another, and the small birds and butterfly give detail-lovers tiny shapes to color while the big giraffe body suits younger hands. Oxpeckers really do ride on giraffes in the wild, picking off ticks and insects so the giraffe stays clean and comfortable. It is teamwork that helps them both. Color the birds in browns and reds, the butterfly in any bright shade, and the giraffe in warm tan patches. Print on US Letter or A4 and enjoy this little crew together.