Let me tell you about a cool character named Badtz-Maru. He's a special kind of penguin created by a company in Japan called Sanrio. Badtz-Maru is not just any penguin; he's a bit different from the others.

Badtz-Maru is a boy penguin with spiky hair, and he was born on April 1st in a place called Oahu, Hawaii. That's a funny place for a penguin, isn't it? He's known for making a funny face where he closes one eye and sticks out his tongue.

He might seem a little naughty, but deep down, he's a good guy who is just too shy to show it. Badtz-Maru dreams of becoming the boss of everything when he grows up.

He likes to collect pictures of bad guys from movies and even enjoys eating expensive sushi in a place called Ginza. He also has a pet crocodile named Pochi and two best friends, Pandaba and Hana-Maru.

His name is funny too. In Japanese, "Badtz" means "X" like when you get a wrong answer, and "Maru" means "O" like when you get a right answer. So, his name is like saying "wrong-right" or "XO". Badtz-Maru and his friends are known as the XO clan because they like to have fun and be a little mischievous.

Badtz-Maru is not just a character; he's also been on TV and even became a mascot for a big basketball competition in 2006. If you like Badtz-Maru too, follow the step-by-step instructions below to learn how to draw him out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw Badtz-Maru PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Preschoolers and kids of all ages

TIME NEEDED:

About 0.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw Badtz-Maru Step by Step

Step 1 Outline Badtz-Maru's head.

Step 2 Complete the outline of Badtz-Maru's head.

Step 3 Draw one of Badtz-Maru's big eyes.

Step 4 Draw Badtz-Maru's other big eye.

Step 5 Draw Badtz-Maru's left arm and leg.

Step 6 Draw Badtz-Maru's right arm and leg.

Step 7 Draw Badtz-Maru's beak and belly.

Step 8 Draw Badtz-Maru's feet.

Step 9 Color the adorable Badtz-Maru.

Guys, have you learned how to draw Badtz-Maru yet?