About this coloring page
A cat sleeps on a large oval cushion, its eyes shut and its tail tucked along the side. The cushion has a raised edge, with two curved seams at either end, and two Zs drift up from the cat's head. Whiskers stretch out from both cheeks.
The cat and the cushion are two big shapes stacked together, so it is easy for kids to see where one stops and the other begins. Choosing contrasting colors for the cat and the cushion helps the sleeping cat stand out. The cushion is a fun place to try a pattern.
Color ideas
- Decorate the cushion with polka dots, plaid lines, or stripes in a color that is different from the cat.
- Color the cat black or dark gray so it looks cozy against a bright cushion.
- Make the curved seams at the ends of the cushion a darker shade, as if they were stitched with thread.
Did you know?
- Cats often knead soft things like cushions with their front paws, pressing in and out. Kittens do this when they nurse, and many cats keep doing it as adults.
- A cat's normal body temperature is a little higher than a person's, which may be one reason cats love warm, soft spots.
Try this
Have your child pretend to be the cat. Stretch, knead a pillow, turn around three times, and curl up. Then come back and finish coloring.
