Cat’s Colors: Picture Book Play
ABOUT PICTURE BOOK PLAY
Picture Book Play is an activity that engages your child more
deeply in the stories you are reading together. When the
stories, characters, or concepts of a picture book appear in
a child’s world off the page, your child becomes more
engaged with the page. For example, when you read a
book about a little blue truck, point out blue trucks in the
real world and remind your child about the story you read
together.
Why is this important? The more connections you make
between books and day-to-day life, the more important
books become for your child (and you). When you
engage your child with conversations about the books you
are sharing with him, his literacy skills increase. Stronger
literacy skills will serve your child throughout his life.
ABOUT THE BOOK
CAT’S COLORS
By Airlie Anderson
Published by Child's Play-International
ISBN-13: 9781846437618
Series: Child's Play Library
Age Range: 3 - 7 Years
What better thing to do on a gray day than collect some colors? Cat decides to do just
that, but where will she find them? A charming, deceptively simple story about making
the most of the world around us and giving something back in return.
“A fun and simple book that is perfect for fidgety toddlers and will work well in a baby
storytime.” —School Library Journal
“Gentle and charming.” —Kirkus Reviews
ABOUT THE ACTIVITY
Cat collects colors as she explores her world on a gray day. Each new color she
encounters appears as a spot on her white fur. Why not explore the house or the
neighborhood and see if your child can also collect colors?
You can engage your reader by giving her the cut-out of Cat (found in this packet) and a
packet of crayons. Each time you spot a color in the real world, your child can color a
corresponding spot on the paper cat.
These activities were designed for the picture book CAT’S COLORS by Airlie Anderson
(Child’s Play-International). More children’s book activities at .