A cat walks very quietly and softly, you can barely hear it. A cat has soft little pads on its paws.

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Q: What sound does a cat make?

A cat says "meow"! That is how it says hello. A cat purrs when it feels happy.

Q: What does a cat like to eat?

A cat likes to drink milk and eat cat food. Cats like fish too.

Q: Where does a cat like to sleep?

A cat likes to curl up somewhere warm and soft. A cat sleeps a lot every day.

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What sound does a cat make?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/8 schedule1 min · Together What sound does a cat make? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What sound does a cat make?

A cat says "meow"! That is how it says hello.

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Talk about itWhat sound does a cat make?

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Did you know?A cat purrs when it feels happy.

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Try itTry saying "meow" like a cat.

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Still curious?What does a cat like to eat?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do cats purr? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do cats purr?

Cats purr when they feel calm and happy, like when you gently stroke them. They also purr to comfort themselves when they are scared or hurt, a little like humming to feel better.

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Talk about itWhen do you feel calm and happy? What would your own purr be?

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Did you know?A cat's purr is so low that you can sometimes feel it with your hand before you hear it.

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Try itPut your hand on your chest and hum softly. That little buzz is close to how a purr feels to a cat.

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Still curious?Do big cats like lions purr too?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/8 schedule1 min · Together What does a cat like to eat? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What does a cat like to eat?

A cat likes to drink milk and eat cat food.

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Talk about itWhat do you like to eat?

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Did you know?Cats like fish too.

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Try itShow with your hands how a cat licks milk from a bowl.

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Still curious?Where does a cat like to sleep?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do cats have whiskers? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do cats have whiskers?

Whiskers help a cat feel the world around it, even in the dark. A cat can tell if a gap is wide enough to fit through just by touching it with its whiskers.

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Talk about itIf you had whiskers, where on your body would you want them?

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Did you know?A cat's whiskers are about as wide as its body, like a built-in measuring tape.

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Try itHold your arms out wide and see if you fit through a doorway without touching. That is what whiskers do for a cat.

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Still curious?Do cats ever lose their whiskers?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together Where does a cat like to sleep? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Where does a cat like to sleep?

A cat likes to curl up somewhere warm and soft.

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Talk about itWhere do you like to sleep?

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Did you know?A cat sleeps a lot every day.

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Try itCurl up like a sleeping cat.

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Still curious?How does a cat walk?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 6/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do cats sleep so much? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do cats sleep so much?

Cats save their energy for short bursts of running and pouncing, so they rest a lot in between. Many cats sleep for twelve to sixteen hours a day.

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Talk about itIf you could nap anywhere in the house like a cat, where would you pick?

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Did you know?Cats can nap with their ears still listening, ready to wake in a blink.

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Try itTry a "cat nap": close your eyes for one minute, then pop up ready to play.

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Still curious?Do cats dream when they sleep?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 7/8 schedule2 min · Together Can cats see in the dark? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Can cats see in the dark?

Cats cannot see in complete darkness, but they see much better than we do when there is only a little light. A special layer at the back of their eyes catches the tiny bit of light and uses it twice.

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Talk about itWhat do you think the house sounds like at night when the cat is awake?

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Did you know?That same shiny layer is why a cat's eyes seem to glow when a light hits them at night.

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Try itTurn off the light in a room for a moment, then notice how your own eyes slowly get used to the dark.

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Still curious?Which animal sees the best in the dark?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 8/8 schedule1 min · Together How does a cat walk? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

How does a cat walk?

A cat walks very quietly and softly, you can barely hear it.

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Talk about itCan you walk really quietly?

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Did you know?A cat has soft little pads on its paws.

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Try itWalk around quietly like a cat.

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Still curious?What sound does a dog make?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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