Bedtime Cuddles number 9 Kittens Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Mama Cat was putting her babies to bed. She counted them in their cozy basket. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight... wait! Where is the ninth kitten?" she whispered, her heart beating fast. She looked under the blanket. She explored behind the chair. She couldn't find her ninth baby anywhere. She felt a tiny, rumbling purr right behind her. She turned around, and there was the ninth kitten, fast asleep... using her big, fluffy tail as a pillow! He hadn't been lost; he just wanted to be extra close.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This page is well-suited for ages 4-5, as counting to 'nine' is a more advanced skill. The 'seek-and-find' nature of the ninth kitten turns the counting exercise into a fun game, increasing engagement. The clustered, simple shapes of the kittens provide a good challenge for coloring within smaller, defined spaces.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Shhhh, the kittens are sleeping! Mama Cat wants to make sure all her babies are here. Let's help her count them. Can you find all nine kittens? Look carefully! Eight are in the basket... and there's the ninth one, sleeping on her tail! So cute! You can give each of the nine kittens their own colors. Maybe one looks just like your kitty!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this on high quality to ensure the lines separating the eight kittens in the basket are clear and not blurry, which will make counting them easier. Pointing out the hidden ninth kitten can be a fun 'secret' to share with your child before they begin.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are an excellent choice for this page. They allow for coloring the smaller, individual kittens with more precision. They are also great for layering soft colors to create a warm, furry texture for the nine sleepy cats.