Splat the Cat with a Bang and a Clang

Splat the Cat - I Can Read

by Rob Scotton

Splat's friends are having a rehearsal for their cool new band, the Cat Gang. But something's missing . . . it just doesn't feel right without Splat! Everyone wants Splat to join the band. But Splat can't sing and he doesn't play an instrument! What can he do that is perfect for the Cat Gang?

Beginning readers will cheer on Splat in his noisy and hilarious quest to become a member of the band.

Genres: Cats, Childrens, Picture Books, Music, Animals, Fiction, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

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

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat tries to find the perfect instrument to play in his friends band.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Filled with fun onomatopoeia, this book is sure to be a hit with young children. It's based on the very popular Splat the Cat book by Rob Scotton, but is written and illustrated by a different team.

[Nicola · Rating 2 out of 5]

Splat wants to join the other cats in a band but doesn't feel very musical. Can he play a horn, bang a tin can, or dance instead?

Miss 3 and I like to explore different books at the library and try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Misty (Reds Romance Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

We loved this book, such a great read!!

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat really uses his head to find his place in the band - quite literally!

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[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

because it was super fun and funny.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

H (6 years, 7 months) read it to me

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.

[Nalani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found it in my room while cleaning… solid read for a child lol

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splat the Cat does it again. I loved this book, but then I may be a little biased since Splat reminds me of my own cat. It was a nice bridge from the picture books to an early reader. Splat doesn't miss a beat in his latest adventure and really has a good message. The book is sure to be a hit with Splat the Cat fans, early readers, cat fans, and with kids and those young at heart.

[Julee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Splat the Cat easy reader. Kids love Splat which motivates them to read his stories, so I love Splat too.

Splat can't sing or play an instrument well but the Cat Gang want him to join their band and add a special sound. In typical Splat behavior, through mishap after mishap, He discovers the perfect sound and joins the band.

[Kim Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat joins his friends' band, but has a hard time figuring out an instrument to play. By accident he figures out the missing sound for the band. His friends are kind and encouraging. A book for younger beginning readers. Good onomatopoeia words.

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a little hard for 5 YO. I do not like this book. Too draggy and I felt when will it finish. At the same I was glad to see our daughter enjoy it, also she learnt to read direct speech.
I admit I won't pick another of Splat as the pictures don't show the expression mentioned on the each page.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat and his friends, The Cat Gang, have a band. Splat just doesn't know what instrument to play. As he experiments with various things, his friends encourage him to keep trying. When he accidentally stumbles on the right thing everyone is happy.

[Selena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantasy, 2013. Splat the cat wants to join the band so he needs to find a musical instrument to play. This is too loud, this is too quiet, and other things just aren’t right so he must find the perfect instrument to fit the song and make his friends happy.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat uses his head on what instrument to play in his friends' band.

[Tam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a "Beginning 1 Reader" (simple sentences for eager new readers). The front of the book has 9 words that end in the -ang sound for your child to find while reading.

[Brindi Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

the illustrations in all of the splat books are outstanding!

[Molly Lamson · Rating 4 out of 5]

William and all of his cousins (Alex, Ben, Linda, and Evan) enjoyed this book this weekend. They enjoyed the rhyming of splat the cat! :)

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[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jude read

[Sushil Shimpi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Samyak loved reading this book. He had a good laugh and enjoyed it