Splat the Cat - Rob Scotton
Even cats worry about the first day of school.
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- Author:Rob Scotton
- # of pages: 409
- Publisher:HarperCollins Children's Books
- Original Publication Date: 07/01/2008
- Genre: Fiction - School
- Hardcover: $16.99
- Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 3-7
- Read Aloud: 3
- Read Alone: 7
Parents need to know
Families can talk about how Splat felt when he woke up on what was to be his first day of school, and why his tail "wiggled wildly with worry." What made him feel so nervous? What kind of excuses did he make as his mom tried to get him out the door and to his class? Have you ever felt like he did? What kind of excuses did you make? Do you think it was a good idea for Splat to take Seymour to class? Do you have anything special that you would take with you to school to make you feel better? Why would it help?
Message
Social Behavior:
Splat gets the first-day-of-school jitters and overcomes them. He also gets his friends to accept his pet mouse.
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Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Patricia Tauzer
Is it any good?
Though sweet, cute, and a little silly, Splat's story pales in comparison to the wonderfully bold illustrations that make this book stand out. It's obvious that SPLAT THE CAT was created art first, story second. The black, white, gray illustrations accented with red are energetic and expressive. And, Splat himself is quite a lovable character. In fact, illustrator Rob Scotton created the award-winning cat in 2004, and, in England, he decorates calendars, tableware, cards, and diaries. Perhaps his next adventures will have a fuller dimension.
Other choices
More Books by Rob Scotton:
Love, Splat
Russell the Sheep
Russell's Christmas Magic
Russell and the Lost Treasure
More School Jitters:
The New Bear at School by Carrie Weston
Happy School Year! by Susan Milord
Off to First Grade by Louise Borden
Related Web sites:
Author's site
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