Synopses & Reviews
It's Splat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. The teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons.
But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!), Splat's worried again. Maybe now he'll lose all his friends, old and new! Just in time, wise Mrs. Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson. Maybe Cat School is going to be okay after all!
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"Splat himself is a hoot with his spindly legs, flyaway fur and highly expressive tail. Sure to stir things up at storytime." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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"Splat is a welcome addition to the first-day-jitters canon and a fun book to read any time of year." School Library Journal
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"The pictures are fantastic! Parents and teachers will have a great time with the funny text and illustrations." Children's Literature
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It's Splat's first day of school, and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? Nervous kitties wondering about friends and school will enjoy laughing along with Splat the Cat
Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. The teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons.
But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice ), Splat's worried again. Maybe now he'll lose all his friends, old and new Just in time, wise Mrs. Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson.
Maybe Cat School is going to be okay after all A fun school story to share in the classroom or at home.
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From the bestselling author of Russell the Sheep comes a brand-new, lovable character. It's Splat the cat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? As the day progresses, Splat learns an important lesson. Full color.
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After Slipper the cat is mistakenly left behind, she sets out to adopt a new family.
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When Slipper is accidentally left behind, her journey begins. Luckily,
everyone wants to be with her. But Slipper won't settle for just any homeand#8212;she's determined to find the family that fits!
In shimmering pastels that bring each texture into brilliant focus, Roger Mader creates a story for all who believe in happily ever after.
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About the Author
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of
Splat the Cat;
Love, Splat;
Merry Christmas, Splat;
Scaredy-Cat, Splat!;
Russell the Sheep;
Russell and the Lost Treasure; and
Russells Christmas Magic. His 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.
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russells Christmas Magic. His 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.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Rob Scotton