Pete the Cat Saves Christmas* is a good book for kids to read for Christmas and has fun-looking illustrations. We love to do activities that go along with the books (see our book-themed crafts category here). I love the way the cover looks and thought it would be cute to recreate our own version inspired by it. We came up with a Pete the Cat Saves Christmas footprint craft that is pretty easy to make in less than an hour.
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How to make the Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Footprint Craft
Supplies needed:
- black, white, and yellow paint
- paintbrush
- construction paper
- markers
Instructions:
1. Start by painting the foot with black paint and making a print in the center of the page.
2. Next, paint just the palm black. Make a print on top of the heel. This will be Pete's head.
3. Add ears, a tail, and arms.
4. When it has finished drying, make yellow eyes with black and white parts in the center of each.
5. Draw on a Santa hat.
6. Draw and color presents.
7. Write, 'Pete the Cat!'
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Book Review
You may have already read a book from the Pete the Cat series. This one is about how Santa gets sick on Christmas Eve so he calls Pete to save Christmas. He helps Santa by delivering toys in his red bus. The book touches on 'giving it your all for Christmas,' - even though Pete felt so small when reading Santa's list.
It's a cute Christmas book for preschoolers through early elementary aged kids. We got ours from my son's Scholastic book order from school. The Pete the Cat series was often used with his past teachers so he is familiar with many of the books.
What book-based crafts have you done in the past? Have you done activities for any of the Pet the Cat books?
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Rebecca says
This is so creative! I'm always looking for great book-related crafts and activities. Found you on the Thoughtful Spot link up. Sharing. 🙂
Amanda says
Thanks for stopping by Rebecca! Glad to hear that you like it 🙂
Heidi Butkus says
That's too funny and cute! It made me laugh out loud! I'm definitely sharing this one! Thanks so much!
Heidi Butkus
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
What a fun idea.
maryanne @ mama smiles says
I LOVE that footprint cat! We are big fans of Pete the Cat, and all four of my kids' names are in that book
Amanda says
That's so awesome that all 4 are in there <3
Katie Pinch says
I love Pete the Cat and this is so adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda says
😀