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Printable Cat Coloring Sheets for Every Age and Skill Level

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Got a crayon fan and a cat lover in the house? Print a few of these.

Fluffy kittens, striped tabbies, long-haired Maine Coons: there are 75 free printable cat coloring pages below, and every one of them prints straight from this page.

The lineup runs from thick, chunky outlines for preschool hands to dense pattern work and breed-accurate sheets that will keep an older kid or an adult busy all evening. Holiday cats, kawaii snack cats, warrior cats, and blocky Minecraft cats are all in here too.

Scroll through, pick the ones that suit the artist in your house, and get the crayons out. Under the gallery there is a guide to choosing by age, plus craft ideas for the finished pages.


Cute Kitten Playing With Yarn

A round faced kitten sits up straight with a fat ball of yarn parked beside its front paw, one loose strand trailing off across the floor. Big inky eyes and thick outlines make this an easy one for small hands. Try a ginger kitten with a bright blue yarn ball so the toy pops. Good opening page for a four or five year old.
Cute Kitten Playing With Yarn Cat Coloring Page - A round faced kitten sits up straight with a fat ball of yarn parked beside its front paw, one loose strand trailing off across the floor. Big inky eyes and thick outlines make this an easy one for small hands. Try a ginger kitten with a bright blue yarn ball so the toy pops. Good opening page for a four or five year old.
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Kawaii Cat With Ice Cream

Here is a chubby cartoon cat holding a tub piled high with one big scoop. The face is all cheeks and simple curves, so fat crayons work fine. Pink for the scoop and mint green for the tub keeps it sweet. Print two and let siblings race to finish.
Kawaii Cat With Ice Cream Coloring Page - Here is a chubby cartoon cat holding a tub piled high with one big scoop. The face is all cheeks and simple curves, so fat crayons work fine. Pink for the scoop and mint green for the tub keeps it sweet. Print two and let siblings race to finish.
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Realistic Tabby Cat by the Window

Striped and stretched out on the floorboards, this tabby has window blinds behind it and a patterned rug underfoot. The fur is drawn in short strokes, which means plenty of small spaces to fill. Warm browns with a soft grey blind give it a lazy afternoon feel. Colored pencils suit this one better than markers. Best for older kids and grownups who want to take their time.
Realistic Tabby Cat by the Window Coloring Page - Striped and stretched out on the floorboards, this tabby has window blinds behind it and a patterned rug underfoot. The fur is drawn in short strokes, which means plenty of small spaces to fill. Warm browns with a soft grey blind give it a lazy afternoon feel. Colored pencils suit this one better than markers. Best for older kids and grownups who want to take their time.
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Easy Cartoon Cat Outline

Thick bold lines, a sitting pose and a curl of tail make this about as simple as a cat page gets. Nothing here is fiddly to stay inside, which is exactly what a three year old needs. Any color works, so let them pick something wild like purple.
Easy Cartoon Cat Outline Coloring Page - Thick bold lines, a sitting pose and a curl of tail make this about as simple as a cat page gets. Nothing here is fiddly to stay inside, which is exactly what a three year old needs. Any color works, so let them pick something wild like purple.
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Kitten in a Harness

Harness on and ready to go, this fluffy kitten stands with the buckle and clip drawn clearly across its chest. Bits of ground are sketched in under its paws. A tabby coat with a red harness looks sharp. Color it before a first trip outside with a real cat.
Kitten in a Harness Cat Coloring Page - Harness on and ready to go, this fluffy kitten stands with the buckle and clip drawn clearly across its chest. Bits of ground are sketched in under its paws. A tabby coat with a red harness looks sharp. Color it before a first trip outside with a real cat.
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Kitten With a Star Garland

Ribbon streamers loop around this sitting kitten, little stars dotted along their length. The body is left mostly open, so the fun is all in the trailing ribbons. Gold and silver gel pens on the stars look great against a soft grey cat. Save it for a party table or a New Year craft.
Kitten With a Star Garland Cat Coloring Page - Ribbon streamers loop around this sitting kitten, little stars dotted along their length. The body is left mostly open, so the fun is all in the trailing ribbons. Gold and silver gel pens on the stars look great against a soft grey cat. Save it for a party table or a New Year craft.
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Big Cat and a Tiny Kitten

Two cats share this page, one big and fluffy in the middle and one much smaller standing beside its tail. That size difference is the whole charm. Color them as a matching pair, or make the little one a completely different shade for fun. Works well as a card for a family that just got a second cat.
Big Cat and a Tiny Kitten Coloring Page - Two cats share this page, one big and fluffy in the middle and one much smaller standing beside its tail. That size difference is the whole charm. Color them as a matching pair, or make the little one a completely different shade for fun. Works well as a card for a family that just got a second cat.
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Advanced Coloring Page of a Bengal Cat

Stripes, swirls and leaf shapes cover every inch of this sitting cat, right down to the zigzag bands on its tail. There are dozens of little pockets to fill. That makes it a slow, satisfying page rather than a quick one. Golds and deep browns suit the markings. Hand it to a teen or an adult with fine tip pens.
Advanced Coloring Page of a Bengal Cat - Stripes, swirls and leaf shapes cover every inch of this sitting cat, right down to the zigzag bands on its tail. There are dozens of little pockets to fill. That makes it a slow, satisfying page rather than a quick one. Golds and deep browns suit the markings. Hand it to a teen or an adult with fine tip pens.
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Preschool Coloring Page of a Kitten

Just a sitting kitten with a soft collar line and a curved fluffy tail. Nothing here is smaller than a fingertip, so it is perfect for preschoolers to color in. Grey with a pink nose is the classic choice. Print on thicker paper if crayons are being pressed hard.
Preschool Coloring Page of a Kitten Cat - Just a sitting kitten with a soft collar line and a curved fluffy tail. Nothing here is smaller than a fingertip, so it is perfect for preschoolers to color in. Grey with a pink nose is the classic choice. Print on thicker paper if crayons are being pressed hard.
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Minecraft-Inspired Blocky Cat

Square patches mark the ears, back and tail of this cat, and it sits on a stack of chunky blocks. The blocks give you a second thing to color, and a grey brick base sets off an orange cat nicely. Everything is drawn big and open. Gamer kids tend to grab this one first.
Minecraft-Inspired Blocky Cat Coloring Page - Square patches mark the ears, back and tail of this cat, and it sits on a stack of chunky blocks. The blocks give you a second thing to color, and a grey brick base sets off an orange cat nicely. Everything is drawn big and open. Gamer kids tend to grab this one first.
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Birthday Party Cat

Confetti drifts down around a fluffy kitten in a pom pom hat, with wrapped presents stacked on either side. The bows and ribbons give you lots of small details to pick out. Try a different bright shade for each gift so the pile looks fun. The hat deserves something bold. Plenty going on here, so it suits a kid who likes to keep coloring for a while.
Birthday Party Cat Coloring Page - Confetti drifts down around a fluffy kitten in a pom pom hat, with wrapped presents stacked on either side. The bows and ribbons give you lots of small details to pick out. Try a different bright shade for each gift so the pile looks fun. The hat deserves something bold. Plenty going on here, so it suits a kid who likes to keep coloring for a while.
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Kawaii Kitten and a Cupcake

A super cute kitten sits beside a frosted cupcake nearly as tall as it is. That swirl of frosting on top is begging for pink or pale blue. Lines are chunky and the shapes are simple, so young kids can manage it alone. Nice one for a birthday party activity table.
Kawaii Kitten and a Cupcake Cat Coloring Page - A super cute kitten sits beside a frosted cupcake nearly as tall as it is. That swirl of frosting on top is begging for pink or pale blue. Lines are chunky and the shapes are simple, so young kids can manage it alone. Nice one for a birthday party activity table.
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Anime Adventure Cat With a Scarf

An anime style kitten sits in a wrapped scarf, with a small pouch on a belt and cloth wraps around its legs. The gear is the interesting part, so give it bold colors and leave the fur soft. Big eyes and clean lines make it friendly for most ages. Older kids who read manga will spot the style straight away.
Anime Adventure Cat With a Scarf Coloring Page - An anime style kitten sits in a wrapped scarf, with a small pouch on a belt and cloth wraps around its legs. The gear is the interesting part, so give it bold colors and leave the fur soft. Big eyes and clean lines make it friendly for most ages. Older kids who read manga will spot the style straight away.
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Kitten Sitting on a Snowy Hill

Stars and specks fill the sky behind this wide eyed kitten, who sits on a snowy mound with a little bow at its neck. All that blank background gives you room to shade a night sky. Pale blue behind a white kitten looks lovely. Use a light hand up top so the kitten stays the brightest thing on the page.
Kitten Sitting on a Snowy Hill Cat Coloring Page - Stars and specks fill the sky behind this wide eyed kitten, who sits on a snowy mound with a little bow at its neck. All that blank background gives you room to shade a night sky. Pale blue behind a white kitten looks lovely. Use a light hand up top so the kitten stays the brightest thing on the page.
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Chubby Cat Surrounded by Dumplings

Bowls of dumplings ring this round little cat, who sits on a plate in the middle with a small pie and a slice nearby. Each bowl is its own shape, which makes it a good page for practicing neat edges. Warm browns for the food and a soft cream cat keeps it appetizing. Fun to color before a family dumpling night.
Chubby Cat Surrounded by Dumplings Coloring Page - Bowls of dumplings ring this round little cat, who sits on a plate in the middle with a small pie and a slice nearby. Each bowl is its own shape, which makes it a good page for practicing neat edges. Warm browns for the food and a soft cream cat keeps it appetizing. Fun to color before a family dumpling night.
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Chibi Cat Playing With a Butterfly

A chubby chibi kitten with a curly tail looks up at a colorful butterfly fluttering past its ear. A few petals float on the other side of the page. The butterfly is the only fiddly bit, so let an older child take that part. Bright wings against a plain kitten make the whole page pop.
Chibi Cat Playing With a Butterfly Coloring Page - A chubby chibi kitten with a curly tail looks up at a colorful butterfly fluttering past its ear. A few petals float on the other side of the page. The butterfly is the only fiddly bit, so let an older child take that part. Bright wings against a plain kitten make the whole page pop.
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Simple Outline of a Baby Cat

Sitting, fluffy tailed and nothing else. Clean thick lines, no background, no tricky corners. This is the one to hand a toddler who wants to color like the big kids, and orange stripes are the easy win.
Simple Outline of a Baby Cat Coloring Page - Sitting, fluffy tailed and nothing else. Clean thick lines, no background, no tricky corners. This is the one to hand a toddler who wants to color like the big kids, and orange stripes are the easy win.
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Detailed Kitten Surrounded by Flowers

Clusters of round flowers bank up on both sides of this fluffy sitting kitten. The fur is drawn in fine strokes and the petals overlap, so there is real detail to work through. Pinks and yellows in the blooms look lovely against a soft grey cat. Sharpen your pencils before you start. Best suited to steady hands and a quiet half hour.
Detailed Kitten Surrounded by Flowers Cat Coloring Page - Clusters of round flowers bank up on both sides of this fluffy sitting kitten. The fur is drawn in fine strokes and the petals overlap, so there is real detail to work through. Pinks and yellows in the blooms look lovely against a soft grey cat. Sharpen your pencils before you start. Best suited to steady hands and a quiet half hour.
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Cat in a Winter Coat and Hat

This cat stands on two legs in a buttoned coat and a soft hat, carrying a handbag in one paw. The clothes are a chance to try stripes or checks. A red coat with a brown bag and a striped tail looks smart. The face is finely drawn, so it suits older kids.
Cat in a Winter Coat and Hat Coloring Page - This cat stands on two legs in a buttoned coat and a soft hat, carrying a handbag in one paw. The clothes are a chance to try stripes or checks. A red coat with a brown bag and a striped tail looks smart. The face is finely drawn, so it suits older kids.
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Cute Cat in a Witch's Hat for Halloween

Under a big floppy pointed hat, nearly wider than the cat itself, sits one very patient kitten. The hat is a single large open shape, easy to fill with deep purple or black. Everything else is simple lines and long whiskers. Print a stack for a Halloween party table.
Cute Cat in a Witch's Hat for Halloween Coloring Page - Under a big floppy pointed hat, nearly wider than the cat itself, sits one very patient kitten. The hat is a single large open shape, easy to fill with deep purple or black. Everything else is simple lines and long whiskers. Print a stack for a Halloween party table.
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Ice Cream Vendor Cat

A rolling cart with a striped awning takes up one side of this page, with a fluffy cat in a little cap beside it and a cone of scoops on top. Those awning stripes are the best part, so alternate two bright colors along them. The cat has a scarf and plenty of soft fur to shade. Give each scoop its own flavor color. Enough going on to keep a seven or eight year old busy.
Ice Cream Vendor Cat Coloring Page - A rolling cart with a striped awning takes up one side of this page, with a fluffy cat in a little cap beside it and a cone of scoops on top. Those awning stripes are the best part, so alternate two bright colors along them. The cat has a scarf and plenty of soft fur to shade. Give each scoop its own flavor color. Enough going on to keep a seven or eight year old busy.
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Detailed Persian Cat

Long fur in layered strokes covers this whole sitting cat, right down to the plume of a tail. There is no background, so every bit of effort goes into the coat. Cream and pale grey with a pink nose reads very Persian. Colored pencils blend far better than markers on fur this fine. One for a patient colorist.
Detailed Persian Cat Coloring Page - Long fur in layered strokes covers this whole sitting cat, right down to the plume of a tail. There is no background, so every bit of effort goes into the coat. Cream and pale grey with a pink nose reads very Persian. Colored pencils blend far better than markers on fur this fine. One for a patient colorist.
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Simple Cat and a Bowl of Treats

Round treats heap up in a wide bowl, with a plain line drawn cat sitting right behind it and a few more scattered on the floor. The bowl and its contents are the only detail, and even those are big and open. A blue bowl with brown treats works nicely. Easy enough for a four year old, and quick to finish.
Simple Cat and a Bowl of Treats Coloring Page - Round treats heap up in a wide bowl, with a plain line drawn cat sitting right behind it and a few more scattered on the floor. The bowl and its contents are the only detail, and even those are big and open. A blue bowl with brown treats works nicely. Easy enough for a four year old, and quick to finish.
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Preschool Cat and Butterfly Coloring Page

Bold lines, large shapes and one long stripe of tail to fill. A striped kitten sits here with a small butterfly hovering near its shoulder. Let a little one go wild on the butterfly wings.
Preschool Cat and Butterfly Coloring Page - Bold lines, large shapes and one long stripe of tail to fill. A striped kitten sits here with a small butterfly hovering near its shoulder. Let a little one go wild on the butterfly wings.
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Kitten Perched on a Gift Box

Both front paws rest on a ribboned gift box here, and the kitten wearing the bow looks very pleased with itself. Bubbles float around the page. The box lid has a checked pattern already drawn in, fun to fill square by square. Red ribbon on a gold box makes a good card front.
Kitten Perched on a Gift Box Cat Coloring Page - Both front paws rest on a ribboned gift box here, and the kitten wearing the bow looks very pleased with itself. Bubbles float around the page. The box lid has a checked pattern already drawn in, fun to fill square by square. Red ribbon on a gold box makes a good card front.
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Summer Cat With a Beach Ball

A fluffy cat sits on the sand with one paw resting on a beach ball, the sea and a low sun behind it under a summer sky. The ball is split into panels, so pick a different bright color for each one. Sand, water and sky give you three big easy areas. A good page for a rainy day when everyone wishes they were at the beach.
Summer Cat With a Beach Ball Coloring Page - A fluffy cat sits on the sand with one paw resting on a beach ball, the sea and a low sun behind it under a summer sky. The ball is split into panels, so pick a different bright color for each one. Sand, water and sky give you three big easy areas. A good page for a rainy day when everyone wishes they were at the beach.
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Kawaii Tabby Cat With a Donut

A round kawaii style cat holds a big frosted donut between its paws, striped tail curling out behind. The donut is the star, so go bold with pink icing. Everything else is soft simple curves. Little kids can finish this one in a single sitting.
Kawaii Tabby Cat With a Donut Coloring Page - A round kawaii style cat holds a big frosted donut between its paws, striped tail curling out behind. The donut is the star, so go bold with pink icing. Everything else is soft simple curves. Little kids can finish this one in a single sitting.
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Realistic Maine Coon Cat

Tufted ears, a thick ruff and a heavy bushy tail mark this one out as a Maine Coon. Fine layered strokes cover the whole body, with no background to distract. Browns and rusty oranges suit the breed. Work in light layers rather than pressing hard. One for a patient colorist with a sharp pencil.
Realistic Maine Coon Cat Coloring Page - Tufted ears, a thick ruff and a heavy bushy tail mark this one out as a Maine Coon. Fine layered strokes cover the whole body, with no background to distract. Browns and rusty oranges suit the breed. Work in light layers rather than pressing hard. One for a patient colorist with a sharp pencil.
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Kawaii Cat Drinking Bubble Tea

Bubble tea is the whole point here, with a chubby cat leaning on a tall cup, a straw in it and round pearls settled at the bottom. A little topping perches on the rim. Try a pale tea color with dark pearls so they stand out. Simple enough for a young child, cute enough that a teenager will color it too.
Kawaii Cat Drinking Bubble Tea Coloring Page - Bubble tea is the whole point here, with a chubby cat leaning on a tall cup, a straw in it and round pearls settled at the bottom. A little topping perches on the rim. Try a pale tea color with dark pearls so they stand out. Simple enough for a young child, cute enough that a teenager will color it too.
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Cat in a Cozy Hat With a Warm Drink

A cat stands on its back legs in a slouchy knit hat, holding a small steaming cup, with stars scattered around it. Lines are clean and the shapes are open, so crayons are fine here. A mustard hat and a red cup make it feel like a cold morning. Sweet page for a winter afternoon.
Cat in a Cozy Hat With Warm Drink Coloring Page - A cat stands on its back legs in a slouchy knit hat, holding a small steaming cup, with stars scattered around it. Lines are clean and the shapes are open, so crayons are fine here. A mustard hat and a red cup make it feel like a cold morning. Sweet page for a winter afternoon.
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Easy Coloring Page of a Cat's Face

One big kitten face fills nearly the whole page, with just the front paws showing at the bottom. Whiskers sweep out past the head in long clean lines. Everything is oversized, which makes this the fastest sheet in the set for a toddler.
Easy Coloring Page of a Cat's Face Cat - One big kitten face fills nearly the whole page, with just the front paws showing at the bottom. Whiskers sweep out past the head in long clean lines. Everything is oversized, which makes this the fastest sheet in the set for a toddler.
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Fluffy Cat Perched on a Rock

Perched on a rocky ledge with more rocks sketched around it, this fluffy cat looks pleased with the view. The pose is proud and the fur has just enough texture to be interesting without being fussy. Grey stone under a ginger cat gives good contrast. Suits a middle grade kid who wants something a bit more grown up.
Fluffy Cat Perched on a Rock Coloring Page - Perched on a rocky ledge with more rocks sketched around it, this fluffy cat looks pleased with the view. The pose is proud and the fur has just enough texture to be interesting without being fussy. Grey stone under a ginger cat gives good contrast. Suits a middle grade kid who wants something a bit more grown up.
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Cat in an Apron With Tubs of Scoops

Two tubs heaped with round scoops flank this cat, who stands in an apron with a smaller bowl at its feet. Each scoop is its own circle, so every one can be a different flavor color. The apron is a big blank area waiting for stripes or polka dots. Kids who like food pages will happily spend a while here.
Cat in an Apron With Tubs of Scoops Coloring Page - Two tubs heaped with round scoops flank this cat, who stands in an apron with a smaller bowl at its feet. Each scoop is its own circle, so every one can be a different flavor color. The apron is a big blank area waiting for stripes or polka dots. Kids who like food pages will happily spend a while here.
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Simple Cat in a Bowl

This kitten has climbed right into a big bowl, with a few round bits floating around it. The bowl takes up half the page and is completely open. Blue bowl, orange cat, done.
Simple Cat in a Bowl Coloring Page - This kitten has climbed right into a big bowl, with a few round bits floating around it. The bowl takes up half the page and is completely open. Blue bowl, orange cat, done.
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Kitten Sitting on an Open Book

Pages fanned out under its paws, a kitten with a small collar charm sits square on top of an open book. Ruled lines are drawn on the paper, which gives you something delicate to work around. Leave the pages white and put all the color into the cat. Good one for a reading corner or a back to school display.
Kitten Sitting on an Open Book Cat Coloring Page - Pages fanned out under its paws, a kitten with a small collar charm sits square on top of an open book. Ruled lines are drawn on the paper, which gives you something delicate to work around. Leave the pages white and put all the color into the cat. Good one for a reading corner or a back to school display.
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Baby Cat Chasing a Butterfly

A fluffy kitten pads forward with its tail up while a butterfly flutters ahead of it. There is barely any background, so the kitten gets all the attention. Soft grey fur with bright butterfly wings is the easy combination. Simple shapes make it fine for preschool.
Baby Cat Chasing a Butterfly Coloring Page - A fluffy kitten pads forward with its tail up while a butterfly flutters ahead of it. There is barely any background, so the kitten gets all the attention. Soft grey fur with bright butterfly wings is the easy combination. Simple shapes make it fine for preschool.
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Preschool Coloring Page of a Cat in a Box

Both paws hooked over the side, a wide eyed kitten peeks out of a cardboard box. The box is one huge plain shape, ready for brown crayon or whatever color they fancy. Every line is thick and forgiving, which is why the under fives love it.
Preschool Coloring Page of a Cat in Box - Both paws hooked over the side, a wide eyed kitten peeks out of a cardboard box. The box is one huge plain shape, ready for brown crayon or whatever color they fancy. Every line is thick and forgiving, which is why the under fives love it.
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Cute Kitten Playing in the Snow

Wrapped in a chunky turtleneck and a pom pom hat, this kitten sits with snow drifting around it. The knit ribbing on the hat and collar is drawn in, so there is a bit of texture to follow. Red hat and blue sweater is a cheerful pairing. Nice page to have ready for the first cold weekend.
Cute Kitten Playing in the Snow Cat Coloring Page - Wrapped in a chunky turtleneck and a pom pom hat, this kitten sits with snow drifting around it. The knit ribbing on the hat and collar is drawn in, so there is a bit of texture to follow. Red hat and blue sweater is a cheerful pairing. Nice page to have ready for the first cold weekend.
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Anime Warrior Cat

Cloth wraps, a belt pouch and a cowl around the neck give this determined kitten its adventurer look. A staff rests against one paw. All that gear gives you several separate pieces to color differently. Kids who read manga will enjoy this one.
Anime Warrior Cat Coloring Page - Cloth wraps, a belt pouch and a cowl around the neck give this determined kitten its adventurer look. A staff rests against one paw. All that gear gives you several separate pieces to color differently. Kids who read manga will enjoy this one.
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Easy Coloring Sheet of a Cat on a Tree

Up on a branch with leaves sprouting above and below, this kitten looks quite settled. The trunk runs down one side of the page and gives you a long stripe of bark to shade. Green leaves and a brown trunk let a bright cat stand out. A solid middle of the road page for a six year old.
Easy Coloring Sheet of a Cat on Tree Page - Up on a branch with leaves sprouting above and below, this kitten looks quite settled. The trunk runs down one side of the page and gives you a long stripe of bark to shade. Green leaves and a brown trunk let a bright cat stand out. A solid middle of the road page for a six year old.
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Ice Cream Sundae Cat

Two cherries poke up beside a kitten sitting inside a footed sundae glass full of round scoops. Sprinkles are dotted across the floor around the base. Go pastel on the scoops and bright red on the cherries. Fun for a summer afternoon at the kitchen table.
Ice Cream Sundae Cat Coloring Page - Two cherries poke up beside a kitten sitting inside a footed sundae glass full of round scoops. Sprinkles are dotted across the floor around the base. Go pastel on the scoops and bright red on the cherries. Fun for a summer afternoon at the kitchen table.
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Detailed Siamese Cat Coloring Page

Slim, elegant and sitting tall, this cat has its long tail curled around and its ears held high. Light fur strokes across the body suggest where the darker points would fall. Cream body with a chocolate face, ears, paws and tail is the classic Siamese look. Blend the edges rather than drawing a hard line. Colored pencils give you the soft finish this one needs.
Detailed Siamese Cat Coloring Page - Slim, elegant and sitting tall, this cat has its long tail curled around and its ears held high. Light fur strokes across the body suggest where the darker points would fall. Cream body with a chocolate face, ears, paws and tail is the classic Siamese look. Blend the edges rather than drawing a hard line. Colored pencils give you the soft finish this one needs.
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Kitten Sitting on a Cloud

Up on a big puffy cloud sits one small kitten, with more clouds floating around the page. They are large and rounded, easy to shade pale blue or leave white. Nothing on this sheet is fiddly, so it makes a sweet bedtime wind down.
Kitten Sitting on a Cloud Cat Coloring Page - Up on a big puffy cloud sits one small kitten, with more clouds floating around the page. They are large and rounded, easy to shade pale blue or leave white. Nothing on this sheet is fiddly, so it makes a sweet bedtime wind down.
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Baby Cat Exploring the Yard

Potted flowers line the path this kitten is walking along, with tufts of grass nearby. Its wide eyes and tiny paws carry the whole picture. Greens and terracotta pots make it look like a real back garden. Enough detail for a school aged kid without getting overwhelming.
Baby Cat Exploring the Yard Coloring Page - Potted flowers line the path this kitten is walking along, with tufts of grass nearby. Its wide eyes and tiny paws carry the whole picture. Greens and terracotta pots make it look like a real back garden. Enough detail for a school aged kid without getting overwhelming.
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Spotted Kitten With Bubbles

Big soft spots cover this kitten, who sits among floating bubbles with a jagged line under its paws. The spots are already outlined, so color them a shade darker than the rest of the coat. Bubbles look good in light blue or left plain white. Bold lines throughout make it friendly for little ones.
Spotted Kitten With Bubbles Cat Coloring Page - Big soft spots cover this kitten, who sits among floating bubbles with a jagged line under its paws. The spots are already outlined, so color them a shade darker than the rest of the coat. Bubbles look good in light blue or left plain white. Bold lines throughout make it friendly for little ones.
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Cat and a Rainbow

A fluffy kitten sits under a big rainbow that arches right across the top of the page, with a cloud resting at each end. The rainbow bands are wide and easy to follow in order. Bubbles float up one side for extra bits of color. Preschoolers can handle every part of this one.
Cat and a Rainbow Coloring Page - A fluffy kitten sits under a big rainbow that arches right across the top of the page, with a cloud resting at each end. The rainbow bands are wide and easy to follow in order. Bubbles float up one side for extra bits of color. Preschoolers can handle every part of this one.
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Cat in a Buttoned Robe

Round buttons run down the front of this robe, and the fluffy cat wearing it sits upright with wide sleeves over its paws. The fabric folds are drawn in, giving you something to shade. Deep blue or green cloth against pale fur looks dignified. Older kids will enjoy getting those folds right.
Cat in a Buttoned Robe Coloring Page - Round buttons run down the front of this robe, and the fluffy cat wearing it sits upright with wide sleeves over its paws. The fabric folds are drawn in, giving you something to shade. Deep blue or green cloth against pale fur looks dignified. Older kids will enjoy getting those folds right.
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Birthday Cat With Balloons

Three balloons float above a sitting cat, strings drifting down behind its head. They are large and completely open, so they color fast in three different bright shades. Quick page to turn into a card for a friend.
Birthday Cat With Balloons Coloring Page - Three balloons float above a sitting cat, strings drifting down behind its head. They are large and completely open, so they color fast in three different bright shades. Quick page to turn into a card for a friend.
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Cat on a Summer Boat Ride

Out on gentle water in a small sailboat, this cat wears a collar with two little tags. Clouds and a low horizon fill the space behind. Blue water, a white sail and a ginger cat is an easy scheme that works. Big shapes make it manageable for younger kids too.
Cat on a Summer Boat Ride Coloring Page - Out on gentle water in a small sailboat, this cat wears a collar with two little tags. Clouds and a low horizon fill the space behind. Blue water, a white sail and a ginger cat is an easy scheme that works. Big shapes make it manageable for younger kids too.
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Kawaii Cat in a Teacup

Both paws hooked over the rim, a kawaii kitten sits inside an oversized teacup with its tail curling out to one side. The cup is one big empty shape, perfect for a pattern or a single bold color. Everything is drawn with thick friendly lines. Cute enough to frame once it is finished.
Kawaii Cat in a Teacup Coloring Page - Both paws hooked over the rim, a kawaii kitten sits inside an oversized teacup with its tail curling out to one side. The cup is one big empty shape, perfect for a pattern or a single bold color. Everything is drawn with thick friendly lines. Cute enough to frame once it is finished.
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Cat in a Flower Field

The bottom third of this page is packed with blooming flowers, and a fluffy kitten sits half buried in them. There must be twenty blossoms down there, each one its own small shape. Mixing several colors through them beats picking just one. The kitten itself is drawn in fine fur strokes. Save this for someone who likes a long detailed page.
Cat in a Flower Field Coloring Page - The bottom third of this page is packed with blooming flowers, and a fluffy kitten sits half buried in them. There must be twenty blossoms down there, each one its own small shape. Mixing several colors through them beats picking just one. The kitten itself is drawn in fine fur strokes. Save this for someone who likes a long detailed page.
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Easy Cat and a Bird

Clean simple outlines, no background, and a small bird hovering above the shoulder of a sitting cat. The tail sweeps out behind in one long easy curve. A grey cat with a bright blue bird keeps it clear, and it finishes quickly.
Easy Cat and a Bird Coloring Page - Clean simple outlines, no background, and a small bird hovering above the shoulder of a sitting cat. The tail sweeps out behind in one long easy curve. A grey cat with a bright blue bird keeps it clear, and it finishes quickly.
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Detailed Cat in a Winter Landscape

Pine trees and mountains stand behind a striped cat walking toward you through the snow, with flakes drifting down. The drifts are drawn as long curved bands that are lovely to shade in pale blue. Dark green trees give the page some depth. Keep the cat warm toned so it stands out against all that white. There is a lot to fill here, so allow plenty of time.
Detailed Cat in a Winter Landscape Coloring Page - Pine trees and mountains stand behind a striped cat walking toward you through the snow, with flakes drifting down. The drifts are drawn as long curved bands that are lovely to shade in pale blue. Dark green trees give the page some depth. Keep the cat warm toned so it stands out against all that white. There is a lot to fill here, so allow plenty of time.
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Kitten and a Ribboned Gift Box

One paw rests on a striped gift box tied with a wide ribbon, and the kitten doing it wears a bow of its own. The stripes and the loops of the bow give you clear separate areas to color. Red ribbon on a green box, or go for something less traditional. Sweet page for wrapping season.
Kitten and a Ribboned Gift Box Cat Coloring Page - One paw rests on a striped gift box tied with a wide ribbon, and the kitten doing it wears a bow of its own. The stripes and the loops of the bow give you clear separate areas to color. Red ribbon on a green box, or go for something less traditional. Sweet page for wrapping season.
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Kitten Curled in a Little Dish

Tucked into a footed dish that is only just big enough, this spotted kitten looks very comfortable. The dish has a banded rim you can pick out in a second color. Its tail hangs over the edge, which is the best detail on the page. Simple shapes, quick to finish, good for a young child.
Kitten Curled in a Little Dish Cat Coloring Page - Tucked into a footed dish that is only just big enough, this spotted kitten looks very comfortable. The dish has a banded rim you can pick out in a second color. Its tail hangs over the edge, which is the best detail on the page. Simple shapes, quick to finish, good for a young child.
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Baby Cat's First Climb

Halfway up a slim tree trunk, a kitten clings on with its tail wrapped around behind. Small buds sprout along the branches above it. Leave the trunk brown and put the color into the buds and the cat. Clean open lines suit a five or six year old.
Baby Cat's First Climb Cat Coloring Page - Halfway up a slim tree trunk, a kitten clings on with its tail wrapped around behind. Small buds sprout along the branches above it. Leave the trunk brown and put the color into the buds and the cat. Clean open lines suit a five or six year old.
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Swirl Patterned Cat With a Heart Charm

Swirls and teardrop shapes cover this sitting cat from ears to tail, and a heart pendant hangs from its collar. Every curl is a separate little space. That makes it slow going, in the best way. Rainbow shading across the swirls looks stunning. One for a teenager or an adult with fine tip pens.
Swirl Patterned Cat With a Heart Charm Coloring Page - Swirls and teardrop shapes cover this sitting cat from ears to tail, and a heart pendant hangs from its collar. Every curl is a separate little space. That makes it slow going, in the best way. Rainbow shading across the swirls looks stunning. One for a teenager or an adult with fine tip pens.
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Preschool Cat in a Hat

Under a wide brimmed sun hat with a small bow on the side sits a very simple kitten. The brim is a huge open curve, easy for little hands to fill. Yellow hat, grey kitten, pink bow works a treat.
Preschool Cat in a Hat Coloring Page - Under a wide brimmed sun hat with a small bow on the side sits a very simple kitten. The brim is a huge open curve, easy for little hands to fill. Yellow hat, grey kitten, pink bow works a treat.
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Kitten Beside a Birthday Cake

Five lit candles top a frosted cake, icing dripping down the sides, with a fluffy kitten sitting alongside. A small bowl sits off to the right. Let the candles be five different colors for a bit of fun. Print it for a real birthday and write the age on the cake.
Kitten Beside a Birthday Cake Cat Coloring Page - Five lit candles top a frosted cake, icing dripping down the sides, with a fluffy kitten sitting alongside. A small bowl sits off to the right. Let the candles be five different colors for a bit of fun. Print it for a real birthday and write the age on the cake.
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Cat at a Summer Fair

Bunting is strung overhead and stalls and trees fill the background behind this sitting cat. Those little triangle flags are the most satisfying part, so alternate two or three colors along the string. The cat itself is left plain, which balances the busy scene behind it. There are booths and bushes to pick out too. Good for a kid who likes a whole picture rather than a single animal.
Cat at a Summer Fair Coloring Page - Bunting is strung overhead and stalls and trees fill the background behind this sitting cat. Those little triangle flags are the most satisfying part, so alternate two or three colors along the string. The cat itself is left plain, which balances the busy scene behind it. There are booths and bushes to pick out too. Good for a kid who likes a whole picture rather than a single animal.
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Kawaii Cat With a Bowl of Fruit

Both front paws dip into a rounded bowl of fruit, one piece topped with a little leaf. The bowl sits right at the center, so that is where the color should go. Reds and greens against a pale cat looks fresh. Straightforward lines make it fine for younger kids.
Kawaii Cat With a Bowl of Fruit Coloring Page - Both front paws dip into a rounded bowl of fruit, one piece topped with a little leaf. The bowl sits right at the center, so that is where the color should go. Reds and greens against a pale cat looks fresh. Straightforward lines make it fine for younger kids.
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Easy Cat With a Balloon

One round balloon floats up past this cat’s ear on a long string, with two small clouds nearby. Plain thick lines and lots of open space throughout. A single bright balloon against a soft cat is all the page needs.
Easy Cat With a Balloon Coloring Page - One round balloon floats up past this cat’s ear on a long string, with two small clouds nearby. Plain thick lines and lots of open space throughout. A single bright balloon against a soft cat is all the page needs.
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Baby Cat With a Milk Bottle

Beside this fluffy kitten stands a small capped bottle, about shoulder height on it. Soft fur strokes fill the ears and tail, but nothing here is tricky. Cream and pale grey suits the gentle mood. A good choice for a younger child who loves baby animals.
Baby Cat With a Milk Bottle Coloring Page - Beside this fluffy kitten stands a small capped bottle, about shoulder height on it. Soft fur strokes fill the ears and tail, but nothing here is tricky. Cream and pale grey suits the gentle mood. A good choice for a younger child who loves baby animals.
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Cat Under a Crescent Moon

A crescent moon and scattered stars hang over a cat sitting on rolling hills, with a few more stars tucked into the ground. The hills are drawn as long flowing bands, lovely to shade in deep blues. Keep the cat pale so it stands out against a dark sky. This one looks best with pencils you can layer.
Cat Under a Crescent Moon Coloring Page - A crescent moon and scattered stars hang over a cat sitting on rolling hills, with a few more stars tucked into the ground. The hills are drawn as long flowing bands, lovely to shade in deep blues. Keep the cat pale so it stands out against a dark sky. This one looks best with pencils you can layer.
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Cat With Balloons

Four balloons crowd behind this fluffy kitten, their strings crossing down past its whiskers, with two tiny hearts floating nearby. The balloons are big and empty, so pick a different color for each. The kitten has soft fur lines but nothing fussy. Lovely as a homemade birthday card.
Cat With Balloons Coloring Page - Four balloons crowd behind this fluffy kitten, their strings crossing down past its whiskers, with two tiny hearts floating nearby. The balloons are big and empty, so pick a different color for each. The kitten has soft fur lines but nothing fussy. Lovely as a homemade birthday card.
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Kitten Sitting on Stone Blocks

Chunky stone blocks make a low platform for this kitten, whose fluffy tail curls behind it. Cracks and joins are marked across the blocks, giving you a grid to color square by square. Grey stone with a warm orange cat looks great. Block game fans will recognize the style right away.
Kitten Sitting on Stone Blocks Cat Coloring Page - Chunky stone blocks make a low platform for this kitten, whose fluffy tail curls behind it. Cracks and joins are marked across the blocks, giving you a grid to color square by square. Grey stone with a warm orange cat looks great. Block game fans will recognize the style right away.
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Birthday Cat Opening a Present

Caught mid unwrap, a bow tie wearing kitten reaches a paw onto the ribbon of a wrapped box. Its face is all excitement, which is the charm of the page. Bright paper with a contrasting ribbon keeps the gift the focus. Color it and then tuck it inside a real present.
Birthday Cat Opening a Present Coloring Page - Caught mid unwrap, a bow tie wearing kitten reaches a paw onto the ribbon of a wrapped box. Its face is all excitement, which is the charm of the page. Bright paper with a contrasting ribbon keeps the gift the focus. Color it and then tuck it inside a real present.
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Cat in a Summer Hammock

Slung between two ropes, a hammock holds one very relaxed cat with its paws draped over the edge. Flowers are scattered on the ground below. The hammock fabric is drawn in long ribbed lines that beg for stripes. Warm sunset colors on the fabric work nicely with a soft grey cat. A calm page for a lazy afternoon.
Cat in a Summer Hammock Coloring Page - Slung between two ropes, a hammock holds one very relaxed cat with its paws draped over the edge. Flowers are scattered on the ground below. The hammock fabric is drawn in long ribbed lines that beg for stripes. Warm sunset colors on the fabric work nicely with a soft grey cat. A calm page for a lazy afternoon.
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Kawaii Cat With a Bento Box

Little compartments of food fill the open lunch box this kitten is leaning over, with a small tub on the side. Each piece is its own shape, so you can go color by color. Pinks, greens and browns make the box look properly full. Cute to color before packing a real lunch.
Kawaii Cat With a Bento Box Coloring Page - Little compartments of food fill the open lunch box this kitten is leaning over, with a small tub on the side. Each piece is its own shape, so you can go color by color. Pinks, greens and browns make the box look properly full. Cute to color before packing a real lunch.
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Mystical Cat With a Magical Wand

Stars float around a kitten in a small cap holding a long wand across one paw, a round charm hanging from its scarf. Big eyes and soft fur keep it friendly rather than spooky. Purple and gold suit the magic theme. Great for a kid deep in a fantasy book phase.
Mystical Cat With a Magical Wand Coloring Page - Stars float around a kitten in a small cap holding a long wand across one paw, a round charm hanging from its scarf. Big eyes and soft fur keep it friendly rather than spooky. Purple and gold suit the magic theme. Great for a kid deep in a fantasy book phase.
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Cat and a Yarn Ball

Both front paws rest on a striped ball of yarn nearly as big as this chubby kitten’s head. The strands wrapping the ball give you lines to follow. Rainbow the yarn if you like, or keep it one bold color. Thick outlines all round make it friendly for small children.
Cat and a Yarn Ball Coloring Page - Both front paws rest on a striped ball of yarn nearly as big as this chubby kitten’s head. The strands wrapping the ball give you lines to follow. Rainbow the yarn if you like, or keep it one bold color. Thick outlines all round make it friendly for small children.
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Detailed Winter Cat With a Scarf

Bundled in a pom pom hat and a chunky knit scarf with tassels, this kitten sits while snowflakes drift around it in a winter wonderland. The ribbing on the hat and scarf is drawn stitch by stitch. Red and white knitwear against soft grey fur looks properly festive. Take your time on the tassels. Detailed enough to keep an older child busy.
Detailed Winter Cat With a Scarf Coloring Page - Bundled in a pom pom hat and a chunky knit scarf with tassels, this kitten sits while snowflakes drift around it in a winter wonderland. The ribbing on the hat and scarf is drawn stitch by stitch. Red and white knitwear against soft grey fur looks properly festive. Take your time on the tassels. Detailed enough to keep an older child busy.
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Christmas Cat With a Cart of Presents

Riding a little wheeled cart with a big ribboned gift aboard, this kitten wears a pom pom hat and scarf in a Christmas scene. The present and its bow are the most detailed parts, so save your best red for them. Wooden wheels and a brown cart set off a bright package. The hat and scarf can match the ribbon. Print a few in December for the holiday card table.
Christmas Cat With a Cart of Presents Coloring Page - Riding a little wheeled cart with a big ribboned gift aboard, this kitten wears a pom pom hat and scarf in a Christmas scene. The present and its bow are the most detailed parts, so save your best red for them. Wooden wheels and a brown cart set off a bright package. The hat and scarf can match the ribbon. Print a few in December for the holiday card table.
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Cat in a Raincoat

Buttoned down the front with the hood up, this big eyed kitten stands with drops falling around it. The coat is one large open shape, ready for bright yellow. Sleeves and cuffs are marked out clearly for a second color. Simple lines make it easy for preschoolers.
Cat in a Raincoat Coloring Page - Buttoned down the front with the hood up, this big eyed kitten stands with drops falling around it. The coat is one large open shape, ready for bright yellow. Sleeves and cuffs are marked out clearly for a second color. Simple lines make it easy for preschoolers.
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Birthday Cat With a Cake

Next to this kitten sits a small frosted cake with a single lit candle on top. The cake has a zigzag trim around the base that is fun to pick out. Pink frosting with a striped tail on the cat is a cheerful pairing. Perfect for a first birthday craft or a quick card.
Birthday Cat With a Cake Coloring Page - Next to this kitten sits a small frosted cake with a single lit candle on top. The cake has a zigzag trim around the base that is fun to pick out. Pink frosting with a striped tail on the cat is a cheerful pairing. Perfect for a first birthday craft or a quick card.
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Which Cat Coloring Page Should You Print First?

Match the page to the hand holding the crayon: one big cat with thick outlines for under-fives, busier scenes for early grade-schoolers, and fine pattern work for teens and adults. Every page in the gallery falls into one of those three groups, so you can print a mixed stack for a family with a wide age gap.

Ages 2 to 5

Look for a single subject and plenty of white space: “Simple Outline of a Baby Cat,” “Easy Cartoon Cat Outline,” “Preschool Cat in a Hat,” and “Simple Cat in a Bowl.” By 4 years of age, most children can draw a person with three or more body parts and handle a pair of scissors, per the CDC milestone checklist (1), so a chunky cat outline sits right at the level where coloring feels satisfying instead of fiddly. Tape the sheet to the table and hand over fat crayons.

Ages 6 to 10

This age wants a story on the page, not just an animal. The birthday cats, the ice cream stand, “Cute Kitten Playing in the Snow,” and “Cat at a Summer Fair” all give a background to invent colors for, and the smaller shapes reward the steadier grip kids have by now. Pages tied to something they already love, like the Minecraft inspired blocky cat or the anime warrior cat, tend to get finished rather than abandoned halfway.

Teens and Adults

Go for density. “Detailed Kitten Surrounded by Flowers,” “Detailed Persian Cat,” “Advanced Coloring Page of a Bengal Cat,” “Swirl Patterned Cat With a Heart Charm,” and “Detailed Cat in a Winter Landscape” all have enough small sections to fill an hour or two. Fine-tip markers or colored pencils suit these better than crayons, since the gaps between lines are narrow.

Does Coloring Cats Actually Calm Anyone Down?

Mandala-style coloring does measurably settle people; a randomized trial found the effect for repeating-pattern pages, not for plain coloring or free drawing. In that trial, 120 adults aged 55 to 75 each spent 20 minutes on one activity, mandala coloring, plaid-pattern coloring, free drawing, or reading, after being made mildly anxious (2). The mandala coloring group finished with an average anxiety score of 28.2 against 36.0 for the group who read instead, a gap the researchers reported at p = 0.004.

Lead author Malcolm Koo wrote that “a single 20-minute session of mandala coloring activity could significantly alleviate self-induced anxiety.” The same trial found no matching drop for plaid-pattern coloring or free drawing, so the repeating, closed shapes seem to be doing part of the work. That is a fair reason to print the swirl patterned cat page on the evenings when the house needs to wind down.

Printables are not a whole art program, though. Penn State Extension’s Better Kid Care program notes that pre-drawn pages limit how much a child invents for themselves, so keep blank paper and open-ended supplies on the table next to the printed cats rather than in place of them.

Activities to Do With Cat Coloring Pages

The coloring is the start, not the finish. Each of these uses one printed page and things already sitting in a kitchen drawer.

Create a DIY Cat Mask

Preschoolers love this one. Print a page with a large cat face, let your child color it, then cut around the outline and snip two eye holes. Punch a hole on each side, thread through some elastic or string, and knot it to fit. “Easy Coloring Page of a Cat’s Face” works best because the features are big enough to cut around without wrecking them.

Design a Cat Mobile

Print four or five of the smaller cats onto cardstock so they hang without curling. Color, cut out, and punch a hole at the top of each. Tie them to different lengths of thread and knot those onto a wooden hanger or a stick from the yard. Hang it near a window and the cats spin whenever a door opens.

Make a Pop-Up Card

Fold construction paper in half for the card base. Color and cut out one cat, then fold a thin strip of paper back and forth like an accordion to make a spring. Glue one end of the spring inside the card and the cat to the other end. The kitty jumps out when the card opens, which makes it a good birthday or get-well card from a kid who cannot write much yet.

Write a Creative Story

Use a page as a writing prompt. Hand over “Anime Warrior Cat” or “Cat Under a Crescent Moon” and ask three questions: what is this cat called, where is it going, and what goes wrong on the way. Younger children can dictate while you write it on the back of the sheet. Older ones can fill a whole page and staple it behind the picture.

Decorate a Cat-Themed Party

These sheets stand in for shop-bought decorations. Colored and cut out, they string together into bunting, laminate into placemats, or shrink down in the printer settings to become cupcake toppers taped to toothpicks. Set a stack of uncolored ones on the table with a pot of crayons and you have a party activity as well.

Build a Cat Breed Encyclopedia

Print the realistic pages: the Persian, the Siamese, the Maine Coon, the Bengal, and the tabby. Ask your child to look up one fact about each breed, color it to match the real coat, and write the fact on the back. Staple the finished pages into a booklet with a colored cover. It turns an afternoon of coloring into a small research project without feeling like homework.

FAQs

How Do I Print These Coloring Pages?

Click the image you want to open it at full size, then print it from your browser or save it first and print from your photo viewer. Choose letter paper and “fit to page” so the cat is not cropped at the edges. Draft or black-and-white mode saves a lot of ink, and the outlines stay crisp enough to color neatly.

What Is the Best Paper for Coloring?

Plain printer paper is fine for crayons and colored pencils, and cardstock is worth it for markers or paint. Marker ink soaks through thin paper and leaves a ghost print on whatever is underneath, so slip a spare sheet under the page if you have no cardstock. Cardstock also stops the paper buckling under a wet brush.

Are These Coloring Pages Really Free?

Yes, every page in this collection is free to print for home and classroom use. Print one copy or thirty for a whole class, at no cost and with no sign-up. They are not for resale or for redistribution as your own files, but a teacher, a grandparent, or a birthday party host can print as many as they need.

Can I Resize the Images?

Yes, resize them in the printer dialog before you print. “Fit to page” scales a cat up to fill the sheet, and “multiple pages per sheet” drops two or four onto one page, which is what you want for gift tags, bookmarks, or cupcake toppers. A custom scale of about half size does the same job if your printer offers one.

Do You Have Simple Pages for Toddlers?

Yes, several pages use thick outlines and one big shape, including “Simple Outline of a Baby Cat,” “Easy Cartoon Cat Outline,” and “Preschool Cat in a Hat.” Those give a two or three year old room to scribble without small gaps to fight with. Chunky crayons and a page taped down at the corners help more than any printer setting.

How Can I Use These in a Classroom?

Teachers use these pages for art centers, early finisher work, and quiet time after recess. They fit a pets or animals unit, a letter C week, or a writing prompt where each child names the cat and says what it did that morning. The realistic breed pages also carry a short research task, since children can label the coat pattern they colored.

Can Adults Use These Coloring Pages?

Yes, and the detailed sheets were drawn with adult colorists in mind. Try “Swirl Patterned Cat With a Heart Charm,” “Detailed Persian Cat,” or “Detailed Cat in a Winter Landscape” when you want something that lasts longer than ten minutes. The measured drop in anxiety after a single 20-minute session of mandala coloring is a decent argument for keeping one printed on the coffee table.

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