The fuzzy black feline is worried about his first day of school, and despite determined attempts to avoid the inevitable, he ends up there. It should also be noted that children ADORE 'Walter, the farting dog'. Splat the Cat: The Name of the Game - (I Can Read Level 1) by Rob Scotton (Hardcover) 13.99When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 6.41 Inches (W) x. Kindergarten-Grade 2Fans of Scotton's Russell the Sheep will immediately recognize the offbeat humor in Splat the Cat. The gentle encouragement to children to be liked for who they really are is wonderfully presented. The only 'Splat' book I enjoyed more than this one was Scotton's Valentine's Day book, 'Love, Splat'. Some of the comic physical references in this series are on the slightly funky side, but not enough (unlike the 'Walter, the farting dog' books) to embarrass Grandma if she is assigned the reading of a bedtime story. Hit the books with Splat the Cat in this funny back-to-school story. Splat is a cat of good upbringing and even better conscience: his best friend is Seymour the mouse, and Splat has chosen the vegetarian option. The illustrations are big, bright, brash, and unique in style. If either of my nieces goes in for motherhood, though, the kids are getting this book. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class.

As I am of limited funds-in fact, my NAME might as well be Limited Funds, except for the inconvenience of changing my initials-I decided to look at it in the library. Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. I love Splat so much that I considered buying this book.

Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton