Splish, Splash, Splat! (Splat the Cat Series)

by Rob Scotton, Rob Scotton (Illustrator)

Overview

Splat does not want to have a playdate with Spike. And he does not want to learn how to swim--water is horrible, scary, and wet! He's sure that this is going to be the worst day ever. But when the rest of their classmates rush straight into the pool, Splat and Spike find that they may have more in common than they thought. Illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061978685
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/17/2011
Series:	Splat the Cat Series
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russell's Christmas Magic. He lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.

Editorial Reviews

In his fifth tale, Splat the cat has a fit when he finds out that Spike is coming for an after-school play date: "He's a show-off. He calls me names. And he doesn't like me." The day goes from bad to worse when his class heads to the swimming pool (Splat hates water), but when Spike reveals that he's as scared as Splat is, the petrified frenemies—decked out in arm floaties and inner tubes—help each other overcome their fears. Bug-eyed Splat and his fellow kitties practically pounce off of Scotton's characteristically cool, pale backgrounds. Encouraging without being syrupy, Splat's latest adventure might just inspire those who hesitate poolside to take the plunge. Ages 3–7. (June)

Publishers Weekly

PreS-Gr 1—Splat and Spike are back in a new adventure. Splat is having his worst day ever. Spike, who calls him names, eats his candy fish, and breaks his toys, is coming for a mother-arranged playdate. But first it's learn-to-swim day at Cat School. Splat hates water, "Water is horrible. It's scary and wet and makes me soggy." It turns out that he isn't alone in his feelings. When he realizes that Spike is also afraid of water, he helps him overcome his fear by luring him into the pool with a candy fish. In the end, the felines discover that water tickles and really is fun. At their playdate, Spike breaks only one toy and gives Splat the perfect gift—swim trunks. The characters' wonderful facial expressions carry the story while the integration of the text and illustrations is seamless.—Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH

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