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With every holiday comes new additions in our ever-growing children’s book collection. So of course, when I saw the book Pete the Cat : The First Thanksgiving by James Dean, I just had to make it ours!

Join Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean’s Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete celebrates Thanksgiving in this groovy lift-the-flap book!

Starring in the school Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous. But when Pete the Cat gets onstage, he makes learning the story of the first Thanksgiving fun. With thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, this book is sure to be a holiday favorite for every Pete the Cat fan.

Celebrate Thanksgiving and this awesome {& groovy} book with today’s easy Paper Plate Pilgrim Cat Kid Craft! Not only is it super simple and fun for ALL ages BUT this little pilgrim won’t break the holiday budget either!

So what are you waiting for? Let your imagination go wild and create this adorable craft with your child today! Don’t forget to grab the book to read in celebration and really make an afternoon out of it! Happy crafting my friends!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Blue Tissue Paper
* Black/Blue/White/Yellow Cardstock
* Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate into a football shape. Discard the leftover pieces.
* Next cut your tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate piece and put a good amount of glue all over it. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out cat facial features from your cardstock, as well as a large pilgrim hat.
* To finish off the kid craft – simply glue/staple the cardstock pieces in their designated spots and display proudly {you can even add other embellishments that you see fit!}

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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

Paper Plate Cookie & Handprint Craft
Pete the Cat – Easter Bunny
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Fish {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pigeon {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cat In The Hat {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Baker {Kid Craft}