Barnaby the Garden Helper cat Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Barnaby was a big, fluffy cat who thought he was a gardener. When his person, Mr. Giles, went to work in the garden, Barnaby went to "help."

First, he would inspect the flowers by sniffing each one carefully. Sniff, sniff. Then, he would guard the vegetables by pouncing on any wiggly worms he saw. Pounce!

His most important job was warming the soil. He would find a freshly dug patch of earth, warm from the sun, and take a long, important nap right on top of it. Mr. Giles would chuckle. "Thank you for your help, Barnaby," he'd say. And Barnaby would purr, proud of his hard day's work.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This design works well for ages 3-5 as it combines a simple, large central character (the cat) with a variety of smaller, interesting objects to color (flowers, tools). This offers a mix of easy-to-fill large spaces and smaller shapes for children who are ready for a bit more detail, promoting focus and object recognition.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Barnaby the cat is being a great helper by taking a nap in the garden! Let's color his sunny workplace. You can start by coloring the big, fluffy cat outline. What color will he be? Then, you can color all the pretty flower outlines around him. Make them bright and beautiful! Don't forget the watering can. Everything in the garden needs your wonderful colors!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on a matte, non-glossy paper to mimic the earthy feel of a garden. This paper texture is also great for crayons and colored pencils. Ensure the print quality is high to keep the outlines of the smaller flowers and tools sharp and clear for your little gardener.

Recommended Tools

A big box of crayons is perfect for this page, offering all the colors needed for a vibrant garden. It encourages color choice and creativity. Using different shades of green for the leaves and stems is a great way to practice noticing details.