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Cat spot-the-difference puzzles — 12 free printables

12 original cat picture pairs: four with 5, four with 7 and four with 10 differences. Free A4 and US Letter PDFs, pictures and separate answer keys.

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An orange kitten reading a book: one of our puzzle scenes

5, 7 or 10 differences: where to start

5 differences — a gentle start

Large objects and clear color changes. Try these around ages 4–5, or start here at any age if picture puzzles are new.

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7 differences — search in order

Compare the presence of objects and their details as well as their colors. A starting guide for ages 5–7 with some puzzle experience.

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10 differences — a closer look

More objects and smaller changes to discover. Try these around ages 7–10 or whenever your child wants a bigger challenge.

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Ages are a guide, not a requirement. If searching becomes frustrating, go back to five differences and work together. Experience, picture size and tiredness matter too; there is no need to move up a level just to finish a harder puzzle.

12 cat picture pairs

Choose a scene and compare the top and bottom pictures. Select the preview to enlarge both. Each PDF has two pages: the puzzle, then its separate answer. On the website, the answer stays hidden until you choose “Show the answer”.

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Reading nook — two pictures, find 5 differences

Reading nook

Find 5 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Reading nookAll differences circled and numbered: Reading nook
  1. The red mug is now turquoise.
  2. The closed purple book is now red.
  3. The yellow lampshade is now purple.
  4. The green ball is now blue.
  5. The gray toy mouse is now brown.
Garden helper — two pictures, find 5 differences

Garden helper

Find 5 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Garden helperAll differences circled and numbered: Garden helper
  1. The blue bucket is now red.
  2. The red apple is now green.
  3. The orange butterfly wings are now purple.
  4. The green spade blade is now blue.
  5. The brown snail shell is now purple.
Kitchen baker — two pictures, find 5 differences

Kitchen baker

Find 5 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Kitchen bakerAll differences circled and numbered: Kitchen baker
  1. The red mixing bowl is now green.
  2. The blue mug is now purple.
  3. The red oven glove is now yellow.
  4. The blue clock rim is now red.
  5. The yellow pear is now pink.
Lakeside picnic — two pictures, find 5 differences

Lakeside picnic

Find 5 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Lakeside picnicAll differences circled and numbered: Lakeside picnic
  1. The yellow kite is now purple.
  2. The orange butterfly wings are now purple.
  3. The green apple is now red.
  4. The blue ball is now orange.
  5. The red mushroom cap is now purple.
Artist’s studio — two pictures, find 7 differences

Artist’s studio

Find 7 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Artist’s studioAll differences circled and numbered: Artist’s studio
  1. The green ball at bottom right is missing.
  2. The yellow paint in the left jar is now pink.
  3. The blue paint in the middle jar is now purple.
  4. The green paint in the right jar is now red.
  5. The smaller lower sunflower in the painting is missing.
  6. A blue dot has appeared on the white plant pot.
  7. The gold lampshade is now red.
Seaside sailing — two pictures, find 7 differences

Seaside sailing

Find 7 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Seaside sailingAll differences circled and numbered: Seaside sailing
  1. The yellow flag is now purple.
  2. The pink shell on the sand is missing.
  3. The blue bucket is now red.
  4. A white spot has appeared on the crab’s back.
  5. The green-and-white ball is now purple and white.
  6. The lowest lighthouse window is missing.
  7. The red stripe on the buoy is now blue.
Forest camp — two pictures, find 7 differences

Forest camp

Find 7 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Forest campAll differences circled and numbered: Forest camp
  1. The butterfly in the sky is missing.
  2. The red mushroom cap is now green.
  3. The mountain and tree picture on the mug is missing.
  4. The red boot is now blue.
  5. The green lantern casing is now red.
  6. The kitten’s red bandana is now blue.
  7. The compass needle is missing.
Flower stall — two pictures, find 7 differences

Flower stall

Find 7 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Flower stallAll differences circled and numbered: Flower stall
  1. The butterfly on the left is missing.
  2. The blue watering can is now red.
  3. The green apple is now red.
  4. The white dots on the red mug are missing.
  5. The pink ribbon is now blue.
  6. The clock hands are missing.
  7. The blue bow on the left flower bucket is now yellow.
Space station — two pictures, find 10 differences

Space station

Find 10 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Space stationAll differences circled and numbered: Space station
  1. The rocket’s red nose cone is now green.
  2. The green continents on the hanging Earth globe are missing.
  3. The ring around the large orange planet is missing.
  4. The small orange planet is now purple.
  5. The small gray hanging moon is missing.
  6. The robot’s yellow round button is now a star.
  7. The blue lower helmet rim is now purple.
  8. The red mug is now green.
  9. The orange patch on the backpack is missing.
  10. The blue telescope lens is now purple.
Toy workshop — two pictures, find 10 differences

Toy workshop

Find 10 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Toy workshopAll differences circled and numbered: Toy workshop
  1. The red clock rim is now blue.
  2. The yellow kite segment is now purple.
  3. The red ball on the robot’s antenna is missing.
  4. The teddy bear’s red bow is now blue.
  5. The last yellow train wagon is now purple.
  6. The toy duck’s eye is missing.
  7. The green truck is now blue.
  8. The red ball is now green.
  9. The red thread on the spool is now blue.
  10. The lamp and its little table in the upstairs dollhouse room are missing.
Winter breakfast — two pictures, find 10 differences

Winter breakfast

Find 10 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Winter breakfastAll differences circled and numbered: Winter breakfast
  1. The red heart on the mug is now blue.
  2. The red knitted hat is now green.
  3. The snowman’s lowest button is missing.
  4. The snowman’s carrot nose is now a small round nose.
  5. The blue teapot lid knob is now red.
  6. The right star-shaped hole on the lantern top is missing.
  7. The snowflake on the left mitten is missing.
  8. The right blue mitten is now red.
  9. The red center of the flower-shaped cookie is missing.
  10. The blue leaf pattern on the white plant pot is missing.
Market day — two pictures, find 10 differences

Market day

Find 10 differences · color puzzle

Compare the objects and details around the kitten. Search one area at a time, then check the separate answer.

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Show the answer: Market dayAll differences circled and numbered: Market day
  1. The butterfly on the left is missing.
  2. The red apple in the kitten’s paw is now green.
  3. The orange pumpkin is now green.
  4. The white dots on the red mug are missing.
  5. The pointer on the scales is missing.
  6. The blue shopping bag is now purple.
  7. The center of the topmost daisy is now red.
  8. The orange carrots are now purple.
  9. The gold button on the left apron strap is missing.
  10. The chimney on the distant house is missing.

How to spot differences with a clear search plan

Compare one small area at a time

Start in the top left corner. Look at one object in the upper picture, then find the same object in the lower picture. Move slowly across the scene and then down. This gives your search a direction and helps you avoid returning to the same spot. Cover other areas with your hand on paper, or enlarge the picture on screen.

Check presence, details and color

Ask three questions about each object: is it in both pictures, does it look the same, and is its color the same? You do not need to remember the whole scene. Describe each discovery aloud: “This object is here, but it is missing there.” On a printout, circle the difference in the lower picture with a pencil and count your circles.

Offer a search area instead of the answer

When a child gets stuck, suggest a corner or a group of objects without naming the changed item. Try “Let’s compare everything near the table.” Give them time to look for themselves. You can take turns or compare one area together. A timer is optional; leave enough time to explain a discovery and change a mistaken guess.

When just one difference is left

Avoid scanning the whole scene faster. Work through small areas again and check ordinary objects such as dishes, toys, plants and decorations. Take a break if searching stops being enjoyable. After opening the answer, locate the numbered object in both pictures and explain the change in your own words. Then try a new scene without a hint.

Print your puzzles on A4 or US Letter

Choose the PDF that matches your paper: A4 is 210 × 297 mm; US Letter is 8.5 × 11 inches. Select that paper size in your print settings and use 100% scale. If your printer clips the margins, choose “Fit”. Give your child the first page and keep the answer page aside. All you need is a color printer and a pencil.

These are color puzzles: some differences depend on color, so grayscale printing may hide them. Use color for this collection. PNG files are handy for saving or viewing separately; PDFs already include headings and print margins. The full collection has 24 pages: all 12 puzzles first, followed by 12 answers in matching order. Print just the page numbers you need rather than the entire pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Can we use the pictures on screen?

Yes. Enlarge a preview and compare both pictures without downloading anything. This is a picture viewer; clicking objects does not automatically score discoveries. Close the viewer and reveal the answer whenever you want to check.

Which level should we choose first?

Start with five differences and see whether your child is comfortable comparing objects. If they find and explain the changes with ease, offer seven. Choose by their experience rather than age or another child’s speed.

What counts as one difference?

One intentional change to an object or a detail. For example, an object changing color counts once, even if several parts of its surface change. Every intentional change has its own number in the answer.

Where are the answer keys?

Below each preview, reveal the circled answer and its numbered list. Individual PDFs put the answer on page two. In the full collection, answers start on page 13 and match the puzzle numbers.

Is a sign-up or payment required?

No. The pictures, individual puzzles and complete printable collection are free without an account. Choose your paper size and open the file directly.

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