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We’ve got some awesome cat crafts & books for kids lined up – perfect for International Cat Day on 8th August or National Cat Day on 29th October.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but cats come a close second! For many of us, they may even come first!

Living with a cat and a dog are entirely different experiences, and anyone who’s done it will know! Dogs jump in joy when they see you, but cats…well….you’re lucky if they turn and look at you!

Whether you’re a cat lover or not, it’s a good time to celebrate this interesting animal since International Cat Day is coming up on 8th August. We’ve got some interesting cat crafts and books lined up for you, so you can get started right away!

15 Adorable Cat Crafts for Kids

1. Printable Cat Paper Crown

This cute little cat printable is perfect for pretending to be a feline – although we can’t guarantee it won’t confuse your pet cat if you have one!

2. DIY Felt Cat Plushie

These cat crafts also make great gifts for cat lovers, and this felt cat plushie is a great example. You can add some string to the top to turn it into an ornament or a bag charm.

3. Rolled Paper Cat Craft

You can make cat crafts from pretty much anything, even a paper strip! Just roll up a strip of black paper and add soem googly eyes for a cute black cat! 

4. Paper Quilling Black Cat Craft

Looking for cat crafts for Halloween? Then you’ve come to the right place, because we’ve got a fun quilling black cat paper craft that’s perfect for the holiday!

5. DIY Cat Corner Bookmark

This craft gives you a cute little friend to keep you company during your reading journey! This little guy looks super cheerful, and you’re sure to be encouraged to continue reading!

6. Paper Cat Crafts

Krokotak brings us not one, not two, but three different cat crafts for kids to try! Add them to your reading session with books about cats – check out our list at the end of the post!

7. Origami Cat Craft

If your kiddo is into Origami, then this cute Kitty should be on their list of cat crafts to try! Check out Pink Stripey Socks for instructions to make this cat and others.

8. Stuffed Kitty Pillow

This stuffed Kitty Pillow is perfect even for sewing beginners to make! The Crafted Sparrow gives us detailed instructions to make this cute little kitty cat.

9. How to Draw a Cat Tutorial

We’ve all grown up drawing a cat of some kind, and it’s often one of the first things we draw as little kids. If you’d like to take it to the next level, check out this tutorial from Art Projects for Kids.

10. Laurel Burch-Inspired Art Activity

If you haven’t heard of Laurel Burch, check out our detailed post on Laurel Burch art projects for kids. You’ll learn how much she loved cats, and this should inspire you to try out this art project from MeriCherry Blog.

11. Black Cat Cake Pops

It’s time to add some edible fun to this list of cat crafts and Hungry Happenings comes through with these cute Oreo black cats! These are a great treat for a Halloween party or just a fun way to usher in fall.

12. Handprint Cat Craft

If you’re looking for cat crafts suitable for young kids, handprint crafts are your best bet. They used to be my favorite thing to do when my kid was a tot and this one from Kids Activities Blog is a fun project to try with your little one.

13. Paper Plate Curled-up Cat

How adorable is this paper plate cat from The Craft Balloon? We’ve seen other paper plate cat crafts, but this one is on another level because of the way it recreates a sleeping cat!

14. Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Role play is one of the most effective play methods for young children to grow their social and emotional skills. If your little one loves cats, be sure to try this paper bag cat puppet from Moms and Crafters.

15. Printable Paper Cats

The Craft Train has a wonderful printable that features cats of different species, so if you have a favorite, you’re sure to find it here!

15 Awesome Cat Books for Kids

1. The Cat in the Hat

These cat crafts are a fun introduction to these cat books for kids, and the best book to start the list is definitely Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat! The cat here is quite a character, and kids will love him!

2. Pete the Cat

Pete is a cat, and a cat with an attitude! This series of books is just perfect for cat-loving kids aged 2 to 5 years! The texts are rhyming, and the illustrations are bright and fun!

3. There are no cats in this book

No, there are absolutely NO cats in this book. With clever illustrations and laugh-out-loud pranks, this book by Viviane Schwartz is a fantastic pick for all kids, whether they love cats or not!

4. Mog the Forgetful Cat

This series of books is created by Judith Kerr, the beloved author of ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, and is a must-have for all cat parents! This is fabulous, realistic and absolutely cute!

5. Six Dinner Sid

The name of this book is quite intriguing; is Sid someone who has six dinners every day? How did he get his name? Well, you’ll have to read this book by Inga Moore to find out. It’s hilarious and also features some early Math skills for little kids!

6. Mr. Wuffles!

A Caldecott Honor book, this one by David Weisner is a fun read for little kids of all ages! It’s about a cat playing with a toy, with a little twist in between!

7. Tabby McTat

With rhyming text, awesome illustrations and a fun plot, this book by Julia Donaldson is a must-read on the TBR list of all cat-lovers!

8. Eecha Poocha

This Tulika book features Eecha and Poocha, which mean ‘fly’ and ‘cat’ in Malayalam. This is an adorable book that talks about the adventures of these two quirky characters and their adventures!

9. The Grumpy Cat

Mr. Cat in this book is grumpy, he cannot go to others and talk to them, and hence feels more grumpy! Do you have a little one who is grumpy and wants to make friends, but cannot take the 1st step towards it? Well, then this book is definitely for you!

10. Skippy Jon Jones

This is adorable and a fantastic read-aloud with all things Mexico! Have fun with this one, and read with fake accents, eh Bandito? Maybe you can dress up later as bandits and have sword fights!

11. The Boy Who Drew Cats

Have you heard about a famous Japanese artist who drew only cats? Well, if you haven’t, you must get your hands on this book by Annushka Ravishankar!

12. Have You Seen My Cat?

This cute board book by Eric Carle is the perfect accompaniment to the cat crafts featured earlier in this post. It talks about a little boy looking for his missing cat. He comes across several felines in the course of his search, which ends on the last page!

13. Atticus Caticus

We love the title of this book by Sarah Maizes, and it gives you a good idea about the contents inside! Atticus takes us through his day, and does it all in rhyming style!

14. Rectangle Time

Rectangle Time is a lovely book by Pamela Paul that talks about a boy’s reading journey – with his cat! However, things change as the boy grows, which confuses his cat, who has to adapt. A fun book that encourages kids to read.

15. Monet’s Cat

Learn about the amazing artist Claude Monet as you follow his cat in and out of his studio in this fun book by Lily Murray. With colorufl illustrations, this book is a great introduction to the artist for young kids.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of cat crafts and books for kids. You can make your own combination of craft + book, or simply pick one that appeals to you. There’s a lot for cat-loving kids to do here, so don’t worry about them getting bored any time soon!

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