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Love, Splat

By Dawn Friedman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Popular series cat courts kitten in sweet, funny story.

Book Rob Scotton Picture Book 2008
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age 4+

Based on 1 parent review

angelkirby2004
angelkirby2004 Parent of 1 and 4-year-old
October 26, 2010
age 4+

Great for Pre-K class or age

This was a fun book to read to my children. I loved it and so did my children
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What's the Story?

Splat's second picture book outing (don't worry -- you don't need to have read the first to enjoy this one) is about dabbling in the world of love on Valentine's Day. With a mad -- and apparently one-sided -- crush on the fluffy, adorable Kitten and a valentine to prove it, Splat goes up against arch rival Spike to win Kitten's affections.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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The book is cute, and while the story may be predictable to adults, kids will be satisfied with the sweet and sappy ending. It's not great literature but it's a nice story with a decent moral about the kind of behavior that really does win hearts and valentines!

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Spike's behavior -- what's wrong with it? Why do you think he behaves that way?

  • Also, what about Kitten? Does her behavior make sense? What's a better way for her to communicate her feelings to Splat?

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