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April 24, 2025 β€’ 3 mins

KAPPA

Hello, amazing artists! 🎨 Welcome to The Creature Feature - our limited series of podsnacks bringing you curious creatures between main episodes! πŸ‘‹ We're wading into the watery world of a unique being from Japanese folklore. πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Get ready to discover what makes them so quirky ✨ and maybe what refreshing snacks they enjoy πŸ₯’. Plus, we'll learn some cool new words! πŸ€“ After our story, it's your turn to draw your fascinating creation for our MONSTROUS MASTERPIECES gallery! πŸ–ΌοΈ

Imagine a creature that's a bit like a turtle 🐒 but stands on two legs! It might have a shell on its back and a dish-like hollow on the top of its head that holds water. This water is said to be the source of its power! They often have webbed hands and feet for swimming and can be found near rivers and ponds 🏞️. Some stories say they have a mischievous streak! πŸ˜‰

Can you guess what it is? ... A Kappa! πŸ’πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

These intriguing beings are often seen as tricky πŸ€” and sometimes a bit mischievous 짓ꢂ은 in Japanese legends. They are known for their love of cucumbers πŸ₯’ and their polite nature – if you bow to a Kappa and it returns the bow, the water in its head dish might spill, weakening it!

Now it's your turn to draw! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨ Use your green and brown colors 🎨 to show their turtle-like shell 🐒 and human-like limbs. Don't forget the dish on their head and maybe a cucumber! Imagine them near a pond or river 🏞️. Share your art at bykidsforkids.co and select β€œcontact” πŸ“§.

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