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Splat the Cat - I Can Read
The Name Of The Game
Splat the Cat is excited to play games with his friends―until he loses every game! Will Splat find a way to have fun?
32 pages, Library Binding
First published June 19, 2012
16 people are currently reading
220 people want to read
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Rob Scotton
135 books137 followersRob 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.
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June 6, 2023
read this with my little cousin, we got reading goals to hit #everybookcounts #shameless
April 12, 2019
SUMMARY: Friends come over to play games with Splat, but Splat is losing big time and no longer wants to play...but it's no fun playing by yourself, so can Splat find a way to have fun while playing?
The story wasn't good or bad, but I could see a kid really liking Splat and his pet mouse Seymour (which goes everywhere that Splat goes).
Based on the Splat the Cat character created by Rob Scotton; but this story was written by someone else.
I like the illustrations of Splat the Cat, especially the wildly crooked tail that quivers at times when he is worried or excited; however, sometimes the over done smiles are a little on the scary side. I thought it was unusual that all the other cats in the story had clothes, except for Splat.
An I Can Read Book -- Level 1 -- Defined as Beginning Reader (short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own) It seemed the story was written in words that a beginning reader would be able to read on their own.
I read this title in a hardbound copy of five (5) stories in this sentence; however, THE ADVENTURES OF SPLAT THE CAT was not listed in the Good Reads database; so I have reviewed them individually.
The story wasn't good or bad, but I could see a kid really liking Splat and his pet mouse Seymour (which goes everywhere that Splat goes).
Based on the Splat the Cat character created by Rob Scotton; but this story was written by someone else.
I like the illustrations of Splat the Cat, especially the wildly crooked tail that quivers at times when he is worried or excited; however, sometimes the over done smiles are a little on the scary side. I thought it was unusual that all the other cats in the story had clothes, except for Splat.
An I Can Read Book -- Level 1 -- Defined as Beginning Reader (short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own) It seemed the story was written in words that a beginning reader would be able to read on their own.
I read this title in a hardbound copy of five (5) stories in this sentence; however, THE ADVENTURES OF SPLAT THE CAT was not listed in the Good Reads database; so I have reviewed them individually.
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March 30, 2022Splat the cat books are always a classic, I can't believe I never read this one as a kid. I really related to Splat in this book because I have two younger sisters that would make everything I did miserable. Or so I thought as a four year old. I would also pout and separate myself for no reason. I wish that I had had the maturity at that time to get over myself and have fun even when I didn't get my way.
August 20, 2024
C'est gentillet, les histoires de Splat. Mignon avec un air de morale tout au long de l'histoire et un joli happy end pour clore en beauté. Mais le dessin est soigné et le personnage attachant, alors on y retourne !!!
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June 2, 2017
Everyone loves Splat the Cat! Read for the library's staff summer reading challenge bingo - an Easy Reader.
June 6, 2017
My daughter loved this one, had fun reading it together, such a great story!
November 27, 2017
i enjoy splat the cat.
January 31, 2018
Splat manages to find the perfect place to hid in a game of Hide and seek. That is only after he loses a few times first.
April 22, 2018
Playing games with your friends is great but winning those games sometimes makes it all worthwhile.
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December 13, 2020
A good story for early readers!
July 1, 2021
Un joli album de Splat, avec une belle morale à la fin et de l'humour au fil de l'histoire.
November 20, 2024
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December 27, 2016
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A and K really liked to have this book read to them via the option of "read to me."
A did not like how Splat's little sister said "so sad, too bad. You lost the game!" She was very upset that she would say something mean to her brother. Which lead to me explaining that sometimes things that are said is not nice and maybe she shouldn't have said that. What could she said instead.
Splat and his friends are playing hide and seek and Splat wonders why he never wins. He decided he doesn't want to play with his friend anymore and will play by himself. Though he then realizes that playing by himself isn't all the fun. So he finds his friends and this time he finds a good place to hide. While reading this book Splat reminds me of K and how he acts when he doesn't win at something. I always have to remind him, it is a game and you are meant to have fun. As both kids enjoyed Splat the Cat I think we will be reading more.
A and K really liked to have this book read to them via the option of "read to me."
A did not like how Splat's little sister said "so sad, too bad. You lost the game!" She was very upset that she would say something mean to her brother. Which lead to me explaining that sometimes things that are said is not nice and maybe she shouldn't have said that. What could she said instead.
Splat and his friends are playing hide and seek and Splat wonders why he never wins. He decided he doesn't want to play with his friend anymore and will play by himself. Though he then realizes that playing by himself isn't all the fun. So he finds his friends and this time he finds a good place to hide. While reading this book Splat reminds me of K and how he acts when he doesn't win at something. I always have to remind him, it is a game and you are meant to have fun. As both kids enjoyed Splat the Cat I think we will be reading more.
July 11, 2013
Splat the Cat is an I Can Read level 1 book. As the title implies, the words focus on the -ame ending. Splat is playing games with his friends, and keeps losing. Finally, he wins a game at the end, and realizes that he likes playing with his friends after all.
The most important aspect of this book, intentionally, is word choice. The use of the words tame, lame, game, and name is relatable for children, as is the concept of playing games and losing. The -ame words are on every page, and are repeated throughout the book to develop fluency. It is an effective technique.
If children are creating rhyming books, this book would be a good model. They can learn how to use repeating words to teach their readers.
The most important aspect of this book, intentionally, is word choice. The use of the words tame, lame, game, and name is relatable for children, as is the concept of playing games and losing. The -ame words are on every page, and are repeated throughout the book to develop fluency. It is an effective technique.
If children are creating rhyming books, this book would be a good model. They can learn how to use repeating words to teach their readers.
August 21, 2013
Splat's friends Spike and Plank come over to play games.
Splat's little sister kept spoiling the fun and being mean to Splat. Splat was not winning any games.
Splat did not want to play any more so he quit the others and played alone. Plank, Spike, and Little Sis played together.
But soon that was not much fun. The group reunites for hide and seek and finally Splat wins.
Chosen at the Library by Sean.
Splat's little sister kept spoiling the fun and being mean to Splat. Splat was not winning any games.
Splat did not want to play any more so he quit the others and played alone. Plank, Spike, and Little Sis played together.
But soon that was not much fun. The group reunites for hide and seek and finally Splat wins.
Chosen at the Library by Sean.
June 20, 2014
We are big fans of Splat, but probably won't read this one again. Parents concerned with inclusive language should note that the word "lame" is used in a way that many people with disabilities have identified as problematic. See here for more info: http://disabledfeminists.com/2009/10/...
August 21, 2014
In the book Splat the Cat The Name of the Game, Splat and his friends play games in the house together but Splat always loses. So he decides to play by himself, which turns out to be sort of "tame and lame". This is a great book for beginning readers who are ready to take on books with 2 or 3 short sentences per page. Ages 4-7.
May 1, 2015
My six-year-old son picked this out to give to a little girl for her birthday. I'm sure he picked it because of the artwork.
I'm not in love with the text -- some of the word choices are questionable -- but I am in love with the artwork. That Splat is one darn cute cat.
Actual rating: text, two stars; illustrations, five stars.
I'm not in love with the text -- some of the word choices are questionable -- but I am in love with the artwork. That Splat is one darn cute cat.
Actual rating: text, two stars; illustrations, five stars.
May 27, 2014
Great book
my kindergartners liked it!
my twin kindergartners liked that it has lots of sight words. this is their first ebook. they like how they can swipe,etc to read. we own other splat the c a t books.
my kindergartners liked it!
my twin kindergartners liked that it has lots of sight words. this is their first ebook. they like how they can swipe,etc to read. we own other splat the c a t books.
November 7, 2015
Cute book about friendship
Splat is not good at playing games. His sister and friends tease him. Scotton gives us a sweet but not excessively so story about accepting limitations and not teasing.
Splat is not good at playing games. His sister and friends tease him. Scotton gives us a sweet but not excessively so story about accepting limitations and not teasing.
September 11, 2014
Splat the Cat: The Name of the Game
My daughter liked it because she could read it. I liked the reading level coding. My daughter thought that it was a funny story
I would recommend this book for beginner readers. Thank you Rob Scott on!
My daughter liked it because she could read it. I liked the reading level coding. My daughter thought that it was a funny story
I would recommend this book for beginner readers. Thank you Rob Scott on!
March 11, 2015
We love Splat the Cat
This is a terrific book for beginning readers! My daughter who is 6 and in K5 loves reading it to me, her dad, and her brother!! We plan to buy more Splat the Cat books on our Kindle Fire!! :)
This is a terrific book for beginning readers! My daughter who is 6 and in K5 loves reading it to me, her dad, and her brother!! We plan to buy more Splat the Cat books on our Kindle Fire!! :)
June 6, 2015
This had some phonemic sounds but I think most of all this would be a great book for someone who was just beginning to read. I think it is a decent childrens book but I didnt really enjoy the dialogue. Great for beginners.
August 1, 2012
Lots of sight words for early readers to practice independent reading and build reading confidence. The story line was not great but children will like the silly illustrations.
August 6, 2012
My daughter loves Splat the Cat!
September 14, 2012
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January 7, 2013
This addition to this series is just as good as the others! I know that kids who are fans of this series, are really going to enjoy this book. Another Splat the Cat hit!
November 26, 2021
Splat gets framed and wins the game.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2014
This book was great, it taught me so many valuable life lessons. The line "I win because I have the best friends," really spoke to me. I know that now I can win too! Thank you Splat the Cat...
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