Cute Cat Coloring Page

This cute cat coloring page shows a sweet little cat sitting up and hugging a big heart. It has a large round head, tall ears, big shiny eyes, pink cheeks and a curly tail. Its two front paws hold the heart, and two round feet peek out at the bottom. Small stars and hearts fill the background. It suits kids from about 3 to 9, and teens who love kawaii art will enjoy it too.

The head and body are large shapes with thick lines. The heart and the paws are a little smaller, but still easy. Plan on 15 to 20 minutes.

Who this page is for

This page is great for Valentine's Day, a birthday card or any day you want to share a little love. Young kids can color the cat and the heart with a few crayons. Older kids and teens can add shading, patterns and tiny details in kawaii style.

The big eyes and the rosy cheeks are a style many kids already know from stickers and cartoons, so this one tends to be a favorite.

Cute cat coloring page color ideas

A light peach or cream cat with a bright red heart looks soft and happy. Pink cheeks make it even sweeter. If you want a bolder look, try a gray cat with a pink heart, or a black cat with a gold heart.

Kawaii art often uses pastel colors. Mint green, baby blue, lilac and pale yellow all look great here. Use them for the background, the stars and the little hearts.

For a rainbow heart, color thin bands of red, orange, yellow, green and blue across it.

Tips for kawaii style

• Keep the white dots in the eyes. They are what makes kawaii faces look cute.
• Use a light pink colored pencil for the cheeks and press softly.
• Color the background last with pale colors so the cat stays the star.
• Add a thin white line along the top of the heart with a gel pen. It looks shiny.

Fun facts about cats

Cats purr when they are happy and relaxed, but that is not the only reason. They sometimes purr when they are hurt or nervous, too, which may help calm them down. You can read more about purring on Wikipedia.

When a cat rubs its cheek on you, it is leaving its own scent. It is a way of saying that you belong to its family. Kids love hearing that a cat bump is a kind of hug.

Kawaii is a Japanese word that means cute. Kawaii drawings use round shapes, big heads, small bodies and big eyes. Look at this cat and you will see all of those things. Kids can try drawing their own kawaii animal next to it, like a bunny or a puppy, using the same simple shapes.

Things to do after coloring

Cut out the cat and glue it on the front of a folded card. Write a kind note inside and give it to a friend, a teacher or a grandparent. It makes a sweet Valentine.

Kids can also use the page for a kindness game. Every time someone in the family does something kind, write it on one of the small hearts. See how fast all the hearts fill up.

For a quiet project, color two copies in different styles. One can be pastel and one can be bright. Ask your child which one they like better and why.

More cat pages to color

Browse all of our cat coloring pages for more kittens and cats. For another sweet pick, the cat in a box coloring page has a curious kitty peeking out of a cardboard box.