Smudge Meets a Friend Kitten Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Smudge was a grey kitten with a little black smudge on his nose. One day, he looked into a big, shiny puddle left by the rain. And he saw… another kitten!

The other kitten was grey, with a little black smudge on his nose, too! Smudge tilted his head. The other kitten tilted his head. Smudge bravely put a paw forward to say hello. The other kitten copied him!

He leaned closer to sniff his new friend, and his nose touched the cold, wet water. Boop! The other kitten vanished in a hundred wiggles and ripples. Smudge blinked. Where did his friend go? He smiled a little kitty smile. It was a fun game, even if his friend was a bit shy.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The concept of reflection and the symmetrical design are fascinating for children aged 3-5. The large, simple outlines of the two kittens are easy to color, while the idea of coloring a character and its 'twin' is a fun and engaging task that reinforces observational skills.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look! Smudge the kitten has found a new friend in the puddle. It's his reflection! You can color the top kitten, and then try to make the bottom kitten look exactly the same. Or you can make them look like two different magic kittens! What color will you make the water in the puddle? Have fun making this picture special!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For this symmetrical design, be sure to print on a standard 8.5x11 inch paper. Use a 'fit to page' setting to ensure the entire scene, including the full reflection, is printed clearly. A clean, white paper will make the colors your child chooses really stand out against the bold kitten outlines.

Recommended Tools

A pack of colored pencils is great for this activity, allowing for matching colors precisely. Twin-tip markers (one fine, one broad) can also be fun, using the broad tip for the body and the fine tip for the little smudge on the kitten's nose outline.