Cat in the Hat Coloring Pages
The Cat in the Hat is the tall, grinning cat from Dr. Seuss with the red and white striped top hat and the big floppy bow tie, and he never sits still for long. This set has 20 free printable Cat in the Hat coloring pages, each one a different scene. He balances a cake on his umbrella while standing on a ball, juggles, rides a unicycle, flies a kite, sails a little boat and peeks around the front door with a wave.
Every page is drawn in the loose, playful style of the books, with a big cat in the middle and simple backgrounds, so kids can spend their time on the hat, the bow tie and the fun details. There are quieter scenes too, like reading in an armchair, relaxing in a hammock and building a snowman with its own striped hat.
How to print these Cat in the Hat coloring pages
Click the Download button under any picture to save it, then print it on standard letter paper. The pages are portrait and sized to fill the sheet, so pick fit to page in your print settings. Plain white paper is fine for crayons and colored pencils; light cardstock holds up better for markers.
Coloring ideas
The classic look is simple: a black cat with a white face and tummy, a red and white striped hat and a red bow tie. Leave his gloves white. After that, the scenes are yours to color, from the kite and the cake to the garden flowers and the little sailboat. For Read Across America Day or a Dr. Seuss birthday party, try making the whole page red, white and black.
Who these pages are for
The simpler pages, like the close-up wave, the trumpet and the juggling cat, suit preschoolers and early elementary kids. The kitchen, the garden, the sailboat and the rainy day have more small pieces for older kids. Teachers and librarians can print as many copies as they need for story time, reading week or the classroom.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Cat in the Hat coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page on this site is free to download and print for personal, classroom, church or library use. Please do not resell the files or upload them elsewhere.
What size do the pages print at?
They are portrait images sized for standard US letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches) and also fit A4. Choose fit to page in your print dialog if your printer adds margins.
What colors is the Cat in the Hat?
He is a black cat with a white face and tummy, white gloves, a red bow tie and a tall hat with red and white stripes.
Are these good for Read Across America Day?
Yes. Many teachers use Cat in the Hat pages for Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday in early March. Print a stack for the class and pair them with the book.
Can I use these in my classroom or library?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your students or story time group. The only thing we ask is that the files stay on this site rather than being redistributed.
