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.
But despite being a family favorite, information on this highly popular children’s picture book can be hard to come by. Not because the information isn’t available. But because there is so much of it, it can feel overwhelming. That’s why we felt the need to provide our readers with a dedicated post on all things Splat. Keep reading for a full list of books, our review of the original, answers to frequently asked questions, and more!
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Splat The Cat by Rob Scotton
Age Level 4-8
“The earliest readers will love reading about Rob Scotton’s endearing and hilarious character Splat the Cat…”
Official Synopsis
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.
About The Author
Rob Scotton is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Russell the Sheep and Russell and the Lost Treasure. 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. View Rob Scotton’s website here.
Our Review of Splat the Cat
Our kids are already big fans of Splat. They love reading this one at the start of the school year. It’s a little tradition at our house. This book is perfect for children with first-day-of school anxiety.
Splat, a fuzzy black cat, is nervous about his first day of cat school. He makes excuses to skip class, but his mother insists he goes to school. So Splat decides to bring his pet mouse with him in his lunch box. The mouse, named Seymour, manages to escape and runs loose in the classroom. Being cats, Splat’s classmates chase after Seymour, causing a lot of chaos. This is always the kids favorite part, by the way! Splat’s teacher manages to divert the class with the promise of milk for lunch. But the door to the milk cupboard is stuck. Splat gets a great idea to help. After whispering to Seymour, the mouse squeezes into the cupboard and opens the door, making him and Splat the heroes of the day. After school, Splat tells his mother how much fun he had. He can’t wait to go back.
The illustrations are another personal favorite for all Splat books. They’re so full of silly details like the chocolate covered mice in the display window Splat passes on his way to school. One of my favorite things to do when reading with my kids is to point out silly details like that. The kids laugh and giggle as they point out details too. It’s a great way to keep them engaged in the story.
While this book is short, it works perfectly for toddlers and busy parents. If your family is anything like ours, you’ll end up reading it over and over and over.
Read Aloud
The Original Splat The Cat Publication Order
Looking for more Splat books? Look no further! Splat The Cat can be enjoyed in any order you choose. We just felt like putting the full list in publication order. Check back as new books are added to the list!
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 |
Based On The Creation Of Rob Scotton
These Splat books come with some fun extras including “lift the flap”, stickers, and more.
I Can Read Books Featuring Splat The Cat
For school age children who are learning to read on their own, there are several I Can Read Level 1 and Level 2 books featuring everyone’s favorite cat, Splat!
I Can Read Level 1
I Can Read Level 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What Age Is Books For?
Age 3 and up.
What Grade Level?
Reader Grades K-2.
Is There A TV Show?
Not that we know of. But there is an animated DVD called Splat The Cat And Other Furry Friends. It’s basically an animated read-along video edition of the book. It makes a great gift for young Splat fans. There are also many videos you can watch on YouTube.
Who Is The Illustrator?
Rob Scotton. He is also the author.
Who Are The Characters?
The main cast of characters include Splat, his Mom and Dad, his little sister, and his best friend, Seymour.
Which Splat book is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
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