Hi my crafty readers! Today I’m so excited to be sharing another kid friendly craft that goes along perfectly with one of my favorite childhood books, Cat In A Hat. I personally think this book is one of the most recognizable Dr Seuss books around. Just looking at the cover brings back some good memories. So I just HAD to do a kid craft in honor of that mischievous cat in the striped hat!

Not only is this a great book to read with children, but the craft I’m sharing today is tons of fun so it really pulls everything together. And as usual – it’s simple, inexpensive and fun for all ages. You can’t go wrong with a paper plate and tissue paper craft!

So what are you waiting for? Let your imagination go wild and craft this up with your child today. Grab the book to read in celebration and really make an afternoon out of it!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Black Tissue Paper
* White Cardstock
* School Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler
* Black/Red Marker

Directions:

* First cut your black tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue around the rim. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate rim is completely covered and looks like fur on the cat. 
* While they are working on that, cut out the cat’s hat and draw on some red stripes. 
* To finish off the Cat in the Hat kid craft – staple the hat to the paper plate and draw on his face with a black marker. Then display proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE easy Dr Seuss themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts:

Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Fish {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Fish Canvas
Lorax Canvas {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Fox {Kid Craft}

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//updated 2/4/2015//

Here is a keepsake idea to do in honor of another favorite Dr Seuss book of mine. This Dr Seuss Inspired Moose Handprint & Footprint Keepsake is super easy to make, fun for ages and goes along perfectly with the book Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose. All you need is some cardstock {or a large canvas} paint brushes and some paint. Then use the above image {or the book cover} for your inspiration. Easy-peasy and I hope it inspires you!