Kids Gift Guide for Cat Lovers

February 18, 2020

This cat-themed gift guide is for all young cat lovers who want to purr their way through the day. Meow!

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Cat-Themed Picture Books (Ages 2-7)

Let's start with picture book gift recommendations. They're easy, fun, educational and don't take up much room in a toy-filled home.

Try Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons. Pete is a silly, fun cat that goes with the flow - no tantrums - despite hiccups to his day. On sale for $10.39.

Another kid favorite is the Newberry Honor Millions of Cats book. In this book, a man tries to choose one cat out of millions for his wife. On sale for $7.59.

Cat-Themed Chapter Books (Ages 8-12)

The Warrior Cats series chronicles the lives and adventures of six cat clans. The stories are a mixture of Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter meets PG Game of Thrones, but with cats. They're fun. They're imaginative. And there are 60 books. Not surprising that this series is on the national best selling list. The starter set, comprised of six books, is on sale for $23.94. Oh yeah, and if your child likes these books, be prepared for everything Warrior Cat - recess play, dinner discussions, library runs, daydreaming, cat figurines replacing soldiers and LOL dolls, and the occasional lick from your child. Promote reenactment of these novels with cat figurines and a cat playscape.

Cat-Themed Party (Ages 3-8)

Calling all Cool Cats! Throw a Rock Paper Sprinkles cat-themed birthday party or play date for your little cat lover. This popular party transforms children into frisky felines and includes fifteen imaginative games and activities. Children can act like cats, dress like cats, eat like cats, meow like cats, and make clay cats to take home. This party works in any space large or small. On sale for $359.00.

Cat Throw Pillows

Cat throw pillows

Add a pinch of cat decor to your child's bedroom with a cute yet hip cat face throw pillow. Try this Spree Kitty Cat Throw Pillow on sale for $36.99 or this Pottery Barn Kids Cat Faced Pillow on sale for $32.00.

Hip Cat Plush Dolls

Cat push stuffed animal yarn dolls

Don't dig a cat throw pillow? Hip cat plush dolls are your answer for playable cat decor. They look great propped on a bed when not being carried around by your child. Buy this Target Pillowfort Cat Doll on sale for $16.99 or this Jellycat Jollie Kitten on sale for $27.00.

Cat Costume Accessories

Turn your already purring, hissing, cuddling and hiding child into a cat with these cat costume accessories from Rock Paper Sprinkles. On sale for $25.00. Happy meows only. No licking! Or biting. Seriously, no licking is a rule in our house.

Cat Mini Plush / Keychain

Give your child this Urban Outfitter Angry Cat Plush Toy / Keychain to attach to a backpack, locker lock, or house key. On sale for $6.00.

Cat Purse / Mini Suitcase / Toy Carrier

Store and carry cat figurines, cat plush dolls, or cat costumes in this adorable yet chic Meri Meri cat mini suitcase. On sale for $33.00.

A Toy World for Kitten Figurines

Gather all the cats and other animal figurines in your home, and give them a place to play and sleep (aka get neatly stored away) with this Animal Clinic Playscape by Rock Paper Sprinkles. Keep this playscape displayed on a dresser or table for easy play, or tucked away in its own container. It's a perfect activity to keep at Grandma's house, on a toy shelf, or in the back of the car. On sale for $169.00.

Cat Toy Figurines

Papo makes high quality, durable toys with hand painted details in an array of animals, including cats. These toys are beautiful and worth every cent. Start your kids cat collection with this exquisite Papo Persian Cat. On sale for $5.44.

Playmobil Cat Shelter

Playmobil toys are a great gift for any child that loves tiny! And loves details! This Playmobil Perfect Stay playset is a toy cat shelter. On sale for $22.99.

Littlest Pet Shop Cats

With big heads, tiny bodies and even bigger eyes, Littlest Pet Shop toys will always please the "oh so cute" type of girls. These Littlest Pet Shop Cats are on sale for $9.52.

Cat Kitten Figurine Toy Pack

Pretend play Warrior Cats all day long with a pack (or eight) of these

Miniature Cat Figurine Toy Packs. On sale for $11.99 per pack.

Enchantimals Cat Doll and Kitty

Girly-girls love these dolls that come in a variety of animal characters. Get a Enchantimal Ciesta Cat Doll for $8.99.

Plush Kitty Cat for 18" Doll

Do your kids want a pet cat? Your child's doll can have one instead. Try this super cute American Girl Doll Tuxedo Cat for $28. It doesn't poop or shed.

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