Cat in a Cardboard Box Coloring Page

About this page

Out of an open cardboard box, a kitten pops up its head and rests both front paws on the front edge. The face tilts slightly, eyes shining and nose small, and a thin tail rises behind it on the right. The box is drawn with plain straight lines: two top flaps fold outward on the left and right, and the front side is a blank rectangle you can fill. Since there is no background, the white page around the box stays clear. The mix of straight box edges and soft cat shapes makes a nice contrast for little hands. Both the box and the kitten are made of big, open areas, so it is an easy choice for kids who want a quick, cheerful picture.

In this picture

• kitten
• cardboard box
• box flaps
• front paws
• whiskers
• thin tail

Coloring ideas

• Color the box cardboard brown with a darker shade inside the flaps
• Add a label or stripes of tape on the front of the box
• Make the kitten a color that contrasts with the brown, such as gray or white
• Draw a polka-dot pattern on the front rectangle

Suggested palette

• cardboard brown
• gray
• white
• pink
• yellow

Good for

• Moving day or boxes theme
• Pet adoption poster
• Short activity between lessons

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.