Cat With a Crown Coloring Page

This cat with a crown coloring page is all about one very important pet. A fluffy gray cat sits tall on a fat purple cushion in front of a gold throne. It wears a big jeweled crown, a long red cape and a white fur collar with a gold clasp, and it holds a star scepter in one paw. Its half closed eyes say it all. Stone columns, two banners and a checkered floor fill out the royal hall.

We rate this page as medium, for ages 5 to 10. Most kids need about 30 minutes, and the jewels are a good treat to save for last.

A page with a sense of humor

Anyone who lives with a cat knows who is really in charge. This drawing plays with that joke, and kids tend to get it right away. Ask them what rules this cat would make. You may hear that dinner comes first and that naps are the law.

The cape and the throne have wide, open spaces that forgive a shaky hand. The hall takes more care, though. The checkered floor and the tassels are small, and the jewels on the crown band need a sharp tip. Younger kids can color the cat and the cape and leave the floor white.

Royal colors for your cat with a crown coloring page

Long ago, purple dye was very costly, so kings and queens often wore it. That is why a purple cushion feels so grand. Our sample pairs it with a deep red cape, a gold throne and a checkered purple floor.

Silver gray fur looks elegant, though a fluffy orange ruler has lots of charm. Pale lilac walls keep the scene soft, and yellow stars on red banners tie in with the gold.

Kids who own glitter glue can go wild on the crown. A dab on each jewel will catch the light, but give it plenty of time to dry.

How to make it shine

• Color the crown yellow, then add a touch of orange at the bottom of each point for a metal look.
• Pick one color for the diamonds on the crown band and a different one for the balls on its points.
• The little black marks on the white collar are drawn in the style of royal robes, so leave the fur around them white.

Cats that really were honored

Cats have been treated like royalty before. In ancient Egypt, they kept mice and snakes away from homes and food stores, and people valued them highly. The goddess Bastet was often shown as a woman with the head of a cat. Many cats were even made into mummies after they died. You can learn more about Bastet on Wikipedia.

Your pet at home is also related to the lion, which many call the king of beasts. Lions, tigers and house cats all belong to the same animal family. They share soft padded paws and sharp claws that can pull back.

Lions do not live in the jungle, by the way. Most of them live on open grassland, in groups called prides.

Play time ideas

Have a royal day at home. Kids can make paper crowns, name the family pet as ruler and write out three silly laws. Pin the laws next to the finished picture for everyone to read. Bow to the cat. Bring it snacks. Say please. If your real pet walks past while all of this is going on, the whole family has to stand up and clap until it leaves the room, which most cats will find deeply boring.

Practice some early writing with a name card. Fill in this line under the drawing: "King or Queen ___ the Great." Younger kids can trace the letters while a grown up guides them.

At a birthday party, this page makes a cheerful table activity. Print one for each guest, then let the group vote for the fanciest cape. Everyone can win something, such as best jewels or silliest name.

Teachers can also use it to start a short talk about ancient Egypt, since the story of cats and grain stores is easy for young kids to follow.

Other pages to print

For another sweet design, try the cute cat coloring page with its big heart. If your child loves fantasy, the unicorn castle coloring page has a royal feel as well. There are many more in our cat coloring pages section.

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