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Splat the Cat - I Can Read
Splat the Cat: Splat the Cat Sings Flat
When Splat's teacher announces that the whole class is going to sing for their parents on Parents' Night, Splat is he's afraid to speak in public, much less sing in public! In fact, he's so nervous he can't even manage a simple "meow." What will it take for Splat to overcome his stage fright and make his parents proud? Splat the Cat Sings Flat , Splat's I Can Read debut, captures the experience of facing one's fears with warmth and humor. Young readers will beg for an encore!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2011
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Rob Scotton
128books134followersRob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of "Russell the Sheep," and "Russell and the Lost Treasure." His latest book, "Splat the Cat" is the story of a young cat facing all the wonders and worries of his first day at cat school. Rob's work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.
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July 22, 2022
Super!
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March 23, 2019
Well, that was weirdly awful.
This may be classed as a Level 1 I Can Read! title, and the reading difficulty may be at that level, but the story is so juvenile and childish that I really kind of hated it. There really isn't any lesson, and I don't understand what the whole point of the book is. Is he trying to sing flat? Is this a good thing? Why does singing a note make him fall off the mat? Or is the book just trying way too hard to make kids laugh? (This is my first encounter with this character. Based on his name, though, I'm wondering if he falls a lot.)
The pictures are kind of weird. The cats all look super soft and plush, but there's a sort of strange, CGI look to some of them that seems a little hokey. I'd like to know what the original illustrations are like (since this story is simply based on the creation of the original author).
Meh. I don't think I'll be bothering with any more books about Splat. If I'm going to be reading Level 1 books in the I Can Read! series, I'd much rather pick up a Fancy Nancy or something. This just doesn't hold much appeal for more advanced readers (unless they like looking at pictures of fuzzy cats).
This may be classed as a Level 1 I Can Read! title, and the reading difficulty may be at that level, but the story is so juvenile and childish that I really kind of hated it. There really isn't any lesson, and I don't understand what the whole point of the book is. Is he trying to sing flat? Is this a good thing? Why does singing a note make him fall off the mat? Or is the book just trying way too hard to make kids laugh? (This is my first encounter with this character. Based on his name, though, I'm wondering if he falls a lot.)
The pictures are kind of weird. The cats all look super soft and plush, but there's a sort of strange, CGI look to some of them that seems a little hokey. I'd like to know what the original illustrations are like (since this story is simply based on the creation of the original author).
Meh. I don't think I'll be bothering with any more books about Splat. If I'm going to be reading Level 1 books in the I Can Read! series, I'd much rather pick up a Fancy Nancy or something. This just doesn't hold much appeal for more advanced readers (unless they like looking at pictures of fuzzy cats).
April 8, 2011
Don't get me wrong--I like Splat the Cat books. Maybe I totally missed the point...I hope...Splat can't sing, and when he opens his mouth he sings flat and falls over. They give him a part that puts him center stage, and THEN everyone feels it's perfectly OK to LAUGH at him EVERY time his opens his mouth, sings flat, and falls over. I find this book NOT funny to laugh at others' problems. I think self-esteem could have been taught in a much better way.
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April 17, 2011
This is a Level 1 book? Really? Feels at least Level 2 or higher- I'd hesitate to give this to a beginning reader. He or she would struggle with so many of the words here. And I'm always sad to see a character franchised to the point of neither the art nor the text being by the original creator. It's just sort of strange.
March 9, 2019
Daddy read this one tonight. Too cute & very punny!
June 18, 2021
I read this to Julianna tonight. She gives it 5 stars. But if she could she would give it 6 stars because she thought the book and illustrations were funny. Splat the cat singing at Parent night with his pet mouse, Seymour and his class. He overcame being shy. Cute story and pictures.
July 26, 2016
Note that this book is "based on the bestselling books by Rob Scotton", but it is not written by Rob Scotton. Whether or not you are a Rob Scotton fan (personally, I've never heard of him), this is a clue that the book is likely a pale imitation of the original. Having never read the original, I can only say that this book on its own is rather dumb. There are a lot of rhyming words, but no rhythm or cadence to the text so it kinda throws you off. And the plot was weird in a strange way.
March 23, 2011
I love these pictures--they make me think of Wallace & Grommit. A good early reader for kids ready for whole paragraphs on a page. The repeated words and similar words are used a lot, which is good. A fun story, too, with a lesson as well! I like Splat--always a good recommendation.
February 19, 2013
Splat the cat is scared to sing in front of people. This is a very good beginners book for children who are just learning to read.
April 12, 2019
SUMMARY: The whole class is practicing a special song for Parent's Night, all except for Splat who can only sing a flat note. Will he be able to find the right note before the concert?
The story wasn't good or bad, but I could see a kid really liking Splat and his pet mouse Seymour (which goes everywhere that Splat goes). I did like that Splat's teacher was very patient with his situation of not being able to sing like the other cats and found a special part of the song just for him.
Based on the Splat the Cat character created by Rob Scotton; but this story was written by someone else.
I like the illustrations of Splat the Cat, especially the wildly crooked tail that quivers at times when he is worried or excited; however, sometimes the over done smiles are a little on the scary side. I thought it was unusual that all the other cats in the story had clothes, except for Splat who only wore a hat and carried a red book satchel
An I Can Read Book -- Level 1 -- Defined as Beginning Reader (short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own) It seemed the story was written in words that a beginning reader would be able to read on their own.
I read this title in a hardbound copy of five (5) stories in this sentence; however, THE ADVENTURES OF SPLAT THE CAT was not listed in the Good Reads database; so I have reviewed them individually.
The story wasn't good or bad, but I could see a kid really liking Splat and his pet mouse Seymour (which goes everywhere that Splat goes). I did like that Splat's teacher was very patient with his situation of not being able to sing like the other cats and found a special part of the song just for him.
Based on the Splat the Cat character created by Rob Scotton; but this story was written by someone else.
I like the illustrations of Splat the Cat, especially the wildly crooked tail that quivers at times when he is worried or excited; however, sometimes the over done smiles are a little on the scary side. I thought it was unusual that all the other cats in the story had clothes, except for Splat who only wore a hat and carried a red book satchel
An I Can Read Book -- Level 1 -- Defined as Beginning Reader (short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own) It seemed the story was written in words that a beginning reader would be able to read on their own.
I read this title in a hardbound copy of five (5) stories in this sentence; however, THE ADVENTURES OF SPLAT THE CAT was not listed in the Good Reads database; so I have reviewed them individually.
December 10, 2018
This level 1 book is a great story for children to practice reading. The pictures are so well done. This story is funny and tells a great story about a cat that is scared to sing in front of people.
November 19, 2019
Scotton is a neat story about Splat the Cat who is shy and doesn’t remember how to sing. His teacher tells him that he has to sing on Parent’s Night in front of the whole school. Splat has a special friend who helps him get over his shyness. Can you guess who it is?
January 24, 2020
While I enjoyed this book, again Splat the Cat books are more of a read together book than a true level 1 book. Words like Seymour and Mrs. Wimpydimple are not words that beginning readers can sound out.
February 22, 2025
This is a good book for younger readers to start with. The story is cute and I don't think that it's too much of a challenge for young readers. My first graders love Splat the Cat. This is also an AR book for anyone who might want to know.
June 8, 2017
This one was a hit at our house, lots of giggles throughout!!
November 7, 2017
a nice story about embracing who you are with all your unique strengths and weaknesses. for splat, this is being shy and singing flat!
January 2, 2018
Hilarious!
January 31, 2018
Splat has his first musical recital. But he is afraid he will forget. Plus, he sings flat. But Splat will come out well in the end, and make everyone proud.
January 26, 2020
This book teaches that it's okay to sing off-key but not to be shy.
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November 26, 2020I remeber reading it ages ago and I loved it so much!
December 31, 2020
This was a book for class-1,2 's children...
And this is the smallest book I have ever read....
And this is the smallest book I have ever read....
January 11, 2021
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March 16, 2021
I'm not a fan, but my 2.5 year-old niece and nephew seem to love it, so I'll give it two stars.
April 19, 2021
Read at least 100X
December 21, 2021
hahaha!
January 12, 2022
Nice book
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June 2, 2022This is amazing:)😃
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