Synopses & Reviews
Look inside!
This book has a mouse with a house,
and a mole in a hole,
and a squirmy worm,
and a spiky bike.
And, of course,
it has a big fat cow that goes
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . .
KAPOW!
Review
Broad slapstick humor and galloping, Seuss-like rhymes are just part of the reason this sequel to The Cat on the Mat Is Flat has strong child appeal. Dentons funny illustrations are full of action
” School Library Journal [STARRED] "Early, emerging, reluctant, and accomplished readers alike are certain to enjoy this hilarious, easy to read book chock-full of whacky, slapstick rhyme. Perfectly complemented with zany black-and-white illustrations, kids will gobble-up these 10 short stories....Full of humor, fun, and an easy format that builds reading confidence, this selection is irresistible." Herald Tribune (Sarasota, FL) Praise for Andy Griffith's The Cat on The Mat is Flat: Griffithss innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kid-pleasing, tongue-tripping verse . . . Dentons edgy, stick-figure-filled sketches enhance the zaniness factor and the offbeat, ironic humor.” Publishers Weekly Take one part Dr. Seuss, one part Edward Lear, place in a blender with a dash of Dav Pilkey and a bit of Cartoon Network juice . . . meant to be read as pure joy. It's a piece of candy eaten in secret between meals.” The Excelsior File (blog) Definitely not your parents easy reader, but perfect for fans of Lane Smiths Happy Hockey Family.” Kirkus Reviews This collection of stories is fun albeit with a touch of mayhem . . . This is a good book for beginning readers, in the same vein as The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. It will likely spark a new rhyming nation of happy youngsters, some of whom will grow up to write their generations outrageously funny advertising jingles . . . Any beginning reader will find it charmingly slapstick and fun.” Armchair Interviews
Review
“Broad slapstick humor and galloping, Seuss-like rhymes are just part of the reason this sequel to The Cat on the Mat Is Flat has strong child appeal. Dentons funny illustrations are full of action, and his use of stick figures and stink lines makes the book look as though it had been illustrated by a cheeky but talented kid.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review “Early, emerging, reluctant, and accomplished readers alike are certain to enjoy this hilarious, easy to read book chock-full of whacky, slapstick rhyme. Perfectly complemented with zany black-and-white illustrations, kids will gobble-up these 10 short stories. . . . Full of humor, fun, and an easy format that builds reading confidence, this selection is irresistible.”—Herald Tribune (Sarasota, FL) A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best
Synopsis
New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths follows up his slimy, rhymey, easy-to-read hit, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, with ten more hilarious short, rhyming stories for elementary school readers.
Look inside
This book has a mouse with a house,
and a mole in a hole,
and a squirmy worm,
and a spiky bike.
And, of course,
it has a big fat cow that goes
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . .
KAPOW
Synopsis
These ten stories are so easy to read, and theyre rhyme-y and slimy, indeed!
Synopsis
"New York Times" bestselling author Griffiths follows up his hit "The Cat on the Mat Is Flat" with 10 more hilarious, short rhyming stories sure to entice even the most reluctant reader. Illustrations.
About the Author
Andy Griffiths is the
New York Times bestselling author of
The Day My Butt Went Psycho!,
Zombie Butts from Uranus!,
Butt Wars! The Final Conflict, and
The Cat on the Mat Is Flat. In 2007, he became the first Australian author to win six childrens choice awards in one year for
Just Shocking! He is passionate about inspiring a love of books in his young readers, and works as an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Project, which provides books and literacy resources to remote indigenous communities around Australia. Andy is a big fan of Dr. Seuss and of cauliflower. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is Australias most popular childrens writer.
Terry Denton is known for his humorous illustration style and has worked with Andy on the Just! books and The Cat on the Mat is Flat, among others. He lives by the sea in Australia with his wife, three kids, and a pop-up toaster that only toasts on one side.