Pilchard the Cat and the Spilled Food Bowl

A cat stands with its head turned toward a food bowl that has tipped over on its side. Little bits of food are falling out, and a small messy pile sits on the ground below. The cat has a long tail curling high above its back with wide stripes, more stripes across its body, pointed ears with dark centers, long whiskers and a small worried frown. It looks a lot like Pilchard from Bob the Builder. The big shapes are easy for younger kids to color, and the stripes give older kids something to work on. Try alternating two colors on the tail bands, then pick a different color for the bowl and the crumbs so the spill stands out. You could also ask your child to tell the story of how the bowl ended up on the floor. This printable page works well for a quiet afternoon at home or a short classroom activity.