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Kitten in the Garden Coloring Page
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Join Barnaby the kitten on his first big adventure in the garden! This printable coloring page and reading activity help young learners build literacy skills while they color.
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Barnaby's Big Day
Barnaby was a very small kitten. He had soft orange fur and white paws.
He lived in a big house with a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her new pet.
They played with a red ball every morning. Barnaby liked to chase the ball across the floor.
One sunny day, Lily opened the back door. Barnaby walked out into the green grass for the first time.
The sun felt warm on his fur. He sniffed a pretty yellow flower in the yard.
Suddenly, something blue moved in the air. It was a big, bright butterfly.
Barnaby stopped and looked at the blue wings. He felt a little bit scared of the new friend.
He hid his face behind a large green leaf. He did not want the butterfly to see him.
The butterfly flew in a circle. It landed right on top of a stone near Barnaby.
Barnaby watched the butterfly move its wings. He thought the butterfly looked very pretty.
He decided to be a brave kitten. He moved his paws slowly out from the leaf.
Barnaby let out a tiny meow. He wiggled his tail and jumped into the air.
The butterfly flew up high. Barnaby ran after it through the soft grass.
Lily clapped her hands and laughed. "You are such a brave kitten, Barnaby!" she said.
Barnaby felt very happy and proud. He was ready for more adventures in the garden.
Glossary
- Kitten: A young or baby cat.
- Brave: Being ready to face something new or scary even if you feel a little afraid.
- Wiggled: To move quickly back and forth or from side to side.
- Proud: Feeling very happy and good about something you have done.
- Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.
Comprehension questions
What color is Barnaby the kitten?
Who is the person that lives with Barnaby?
What toy do Barnaby and Lily play with in the morning?
Where did Barnaby go for the first time on a sunny day?
What did Barnaby sniff when he went outside?
What was the color of the butterfly that Barnaby saw?
Where did Barnaby hide when he felt scared?
Where did the butterfly land while Barnaby was watching?
What did Barnaby do right before he jumped into the air?
How did Barnaby feel at the very end of the story?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Free Printable Kitten Coloring Activity
Bring the story of "Barnaby's Big Day" to life with this engaging coloring page. Children can color the brave little kitten and the butterfly while practicing their reading comprehension. This activity is designed for lower elementary students, making it a perfect addition to classroom literacy centers or quiet time at home.
Each download includes a high-quality line art illustration and a simple fictional passage about Barnaby's discovery. The clear outlines and open spaces are ideal for crayons, markers, or colored pencils, helping kids develop fine motor skills alongside reading proficiency.
Our PicoBuddy coloring sheets provide a complete educational experience for young kids. Use the included glossary and comprehension questions to turn coloring time into a fun lesson. Simply download and print this kitten-themed worksheet to start your garden adventure today!