Splat the Cat: Twice the Mice

Splat the Cat - I Can Read

by Rob Scotton

I Can Read Level 1

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals, Cats, Fiction, Audiobook, Food

Paperback

First published October 20, 2015

About the author

Rob 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.

Reviews

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read by our 7 year old. Her review:
"I loved this story! It's a nice story about two mice and a cat, and I love cats. The words were easy to read for me. I think I'll read it again tonight!"

[Julian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the greatest and I suspect it is because the book might be 'inspired by' and not actually from Scotton. Still, it was good reading practice and it has its funny moments.

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat the Cat continues to dominate!!! And now, you can see more of Seymour the mouse, and his new cousin, a new addition to the Splatty Canon, Cousin Brice of the gray mice! Niiiiice! Splatty wants to treat the new visitor to the very best: a party with cheesy rice, a nice mice ice sculpture, and a VHS showing of the classic film Of Mice and Mice (he may have had a copy of the Miceman Cometh, but it's a mousey-monster film and considered too scary for little mice or even kittens! Brrr!). As usual things for Splatty and his mousey get messy when the sculpture starts to melt into a puddle, and as we know cats and puddles don't quiiiiite agree with each other. But Brice's ebullient spirit saves the day, and yes your heart too will melt, kinda like the ice sculpture! Regardless of which writer writes him, Splatty still reigns with his sweet nature and clumsy cuteness. Splatty rules once again!
Four stars
Every day with Splatty is a HOWLYDAY ON ICE!!!!

[Mloy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super-cute, Splat the cat is such an adorable character with a good, wholesome attitude about acceptance; he loves his pet Seymore, who is a mouse and was not only gracious enough to hosts Seymore's cousin, Brice, when he came for a visit but also went out of his way to make a sculpture of Brice to welcome him. What a wonderful lesson to teach young children (and maybe even some adults) about being hospitable and selflessness, and just having a positive outlook overall.

[Lynn Plourde · Rating 2 out of 5]

May be easy to read, but it doesn't make much sense.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

BCFL Checkout (Warminster/9 books in one day per A).

Second read was me - I read to make sure it was appropriate.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of words ending in -ice! And a nice light story about entertaining a friend.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciate the attempts at rhyming, but even for my cat-loving preschooler, it wasn't the most engaging story.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seymour's brother Brice is coming to visit. Splat nervously prepares to welcome Brice by carving an ice sculpture and preparing special food. This beginning reader is a great story for young readers. The color illustrations complement the text and add to the humor of the story. The story encourages hospitality by showing Seymour writing a letter to invite his brother and all the planning- renting a movie, considering what games to play and what to eat - that goes into welcoming a person into your home. Strongly recommended.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat makes a good impression for Seymour's brother Brice.