Splish, Splash, Splat! (Splat the Cat)

by Rob Scotton (Author) Rob Scotton (Illustrator)

Splish, Splash, Splat! (Splat the Cat)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Splat the Cat
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.
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Publishers Weekly

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)

Copyright 2011 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.

School Library Journal

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

Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780062294388
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
May 03, 2016
Series
Splat the Cat
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV002050 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV032060 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Water Sports
Library of Congress categories
Cats
Friendship
Fear
Swimming

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