Since we’re in the lovely fall season, it’s only right that we take a look at one of our favorite Splat the Cat shenanigans in a fun Halloween special: Scaredy Cat, Splat!
If you visit the children’s section of any bookstore or library in America today, you’ll see a fuzzy black cat named Splat. The original Splat the Cat book came out in 2008. It swiftly rose to the top of the charts with eight additional books in the original series. And over a dozen more companion books in what is now an entire Splat universe. The character might look like he just took a tumble in your dryer, but it’s all part of his charm.
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Scaredy Cat, Splat – Rob Scotton
Reading Age: 4 – 8
Don’t miss this instalment of the bestselling Splat the Cat series!
Full Official Synopsis For Scaredy Cat, Splat
It’s Halloween and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately he’s just too much of a scaredy-cat. He’s afraid of a little spider, and everyone says his costume looks more silly than scary. And when the teacher tells a ghost story in the dark, Splat gets so frightened that he tips over his jack-o-lantern. But when the lights go back on, the entire class is scared silly by a small, black furry creature with a big pumpkin head. Whoooo could it be?
Scaredy Cat, Splat Read Aloud
About The Author
Rob Scotten is the bestselling author and illustrator of the Splat the Cat series as well as Russell the Sheep. His whimsical work also appears on greetings cards, ceramics, textiles and stationary. He was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal; a British annual award to children’s book illustrators whose artwork creates outstanding reading experiences. Aside from his degree from De Montford University, little is known about Scotton. His twitter is inactive and the author illustrator doesn’t seem to use any other social media.
All we really need to know about Rob is that his books bring a huge amount of fun to our lives, and his illustrations have a magical, almost Christmas-like sense of wonder to them. We hope that Rob continues to gift us many more Splat the Cat books!
View Rob Scotton’s website here.
Our Review
It’s safe to say that everyone in my house is Splat the Cat mad! There’s something so lovable about this fuzzy little friend. He really has a huge amount of childlike charm and attitude. My kids were giggling when Splat got scared by his friends’ costumes.
Also worth mentioning, the illustrator did a brilliant job at using dark/light to make the spooky Halloween theme really invigorating, without being scary. It’s a very atmospheric read, especially for those dark fall nights.
Don’t worry, Splat, your Halloween costume is super scary to us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is Splat the Cat for?
A: Splat the Cat is for ages 4- 8 years.
Q: Who are the characters in Splat the Cat?
A: Splat the Cat lives with his dad, mom, Little Sis, and Splat’s best mouse friend, Seymour! Splat’s other friends Spike and Plank also make frequent appearances.
Q: How many books are in the Splat the Cat series?
There are tons of Splat the Cat adventures! Check out the Splat the Cat series in order below!
1 Splat The Cat | 2 Love, Splat | 3 Merry Christmas, Splat |
4 Scaredy-Cat, Splat | 5 Splish, Splash, Splat | 6 Secret Agent Splat |
7 Splat Says Thank You | 8 Splat And The Cool School Trip | 9 Splat And The New Baby |
