Splat The Cat Makes Dad Glad

Splat the Cat - I Can Read

by Rob Scotton

Join Splat the Cat in this funny beginning reader about field day. When Dad's team loses a soccer game, Splat decides to cheer up his dad by entering the two of them in a father-son six-legged race at the Cat School Picnic. The race doesn't go the way Splat hoped, but he still makes his dad very glad! Beginning readers will love this hilarious easy-to-read addition to the Splat series that features the -ad sound.  Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It's particularly fun for dads to read with their kittens, at home or in the classroom, and makes a fun Father's Day gift.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books, Family, Sports, Animals, Cats

32 pages, Library Binding

First published April 22, 2014

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

[Ugnė Lukošienė · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaip ir visos puikios šios serijos knygelės!
Ši apie lenktynes, tai dukrytei gal kiek patiko mažiau, bet šiaip smagi istorija!

[Gavin Abdollahi · Rating 2 out of 5]

So, I was testing the goodreads app scanner at my cousins house, asked him to bring me a book, and got this.
He loved it, most seven year olds will, but for a person used to 100+ page books...
Guess I'm being kinda mean, but even for a short story, it wasn't all that good.
It's written like a poem, decorated with so so pics, and is about a cat named Splat trying to make his dad glad.
To sum it all up: meh.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect story for Superbowl weekend. Splat’s dad is a little down because his soccer team is not winning. Splat decides to enter the school competition and win the three legged race with his dad. That will make him glad. But you know Splat. Things didn’t go as anticipated.

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Alissa Hayman continues Rob Scotton's Splat the Cat legacy with this one that has Splat and his dad in a three legged race that could have our Splatty become the one legged kitty cat in a butt kicking contest! At a state fair, Splat and Dad are competing against their ol' frenemy Spike in everything from egg tosses to ten meter jumps etc. Splatty wants to gladden dad, since Dad, a former soccer hero, lost his last game and hasn't felt quite empowered to channel his inner Pele again. Splatty is convinced, though, that he and dad could win the three leg! Can it be done, or can Splatty realize that it's not about winning, it's about having fun? Splatty still dominates, even with another author taking charge! How can anyone darken or otherwise screw up something as cool as Splat the Cat? It's not like JJ Abrams is taking over, right? .......RIIIIIGHT???
Four stars
Splatty still a kick in the grass!

[Julian · Rating 2 out of 5]

It seems like all the Splat the Cat books from the I Can Read series are not written by Rob Scotton. Some of them openly say it.

This one shows it. The story is standard and could have a good theme, with splat trying to cheer his dad up by reminding him of his own childhood, while working a dad-son bonding, yet there's something that doesn't click. It is not funny, and it is not cute either. It is a plain story.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read for my first grade tutor student. There were some words that I had to help her on. Splat is trying to cheer up his dad. Things go wrong an the cat goes splat! I had not heard of this series before today. We will read more of them. I prefer books that the students can read alone, as it builds their confidence. The Bob Books and Sam Hay's phonics readers like Chuck and Duck, and Wish Fish are examples of books where the student can read alone.

[Kayla Angeletti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute book all about how a kitten could make his cat dad glad. I would recommend this book to any parents with little kids and even teachers of young children. This book is perfect for new readers as it is a very simple book. Some things are unusual such as them having a pet mouse , other than that, this is a cute book for kids!

[Misty (Reds Romance Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read, sure to leave you smiling!!

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable story about father-son bonding.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about bonding with your Dad. First time readers will love it!

[K Morlando · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story for early readers!

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book

[Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une belle histoire humoristique de Splat, qu'Henry aime :')

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meets its objectives.
SMART 2024-25

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The whole thing was just fine except for my inexplicable irritation that the cat's name is Splat.

[Kate McGinty aka Caryn Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Splat finds out his dad's soccer team lost their last game, he knows his dad will be disappointed. To cheer him up, Splat enters the two of them in his school's game day -- something he's sure his dad will enjoy. But the day doesn't go quite as planned. Splat won't give up, though. He's going to make sure his dad is glad, no matter what.

I love that Splat cares so deeply about his dad's sadness that he goes out of his way to make him glad again, and when his attempts fail (as far as he knows, that is) he is disappointed but keeps trying. His determination, creativity, and empathy set a good example for children, and also make for an entertaining read. The lively illustrations add to the fun, and may even inspire a few giggles.

[Erik This Kid Reviews Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was written by my little sister Josie.

Splat the cat wanted to do a race because he found out that his dad won a race with his dad (Splat’s grandfather). Splat wanted to win with his dad to make him proud. Splat practiced really, really hard with his friend mouse (that part was funny). Something went wrong and Splat and his dad lost the race. His dad smiled because they had fun and spent time together and that was better than winning the race. I liked that part the best. I really like Splat the cat a lot. I think little kids who are just learning to read will like this book.

*Note* We got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Erma Talamante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat tries to cheer his dad up after his dad's favorite team suffers a big loss... and suffers a few of his own. But his dad appreciates the effort, as any good dad will, smiling and laughing at each of his son's mishaps, and helping him on to the next event. When they finally wash up, Splat apologizes, and is surprised by his dad's response.

A great book for daddies and their little ones, to remind both of them that the best thing they could have is each other.

[Karen Arendt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great beginner reader for fans of Splat the Cat (and who isn't?). Splat wants to make is dad happy after his dad's team loses the soccer game, so Splat signs them up for Cat games. The usual characters are there: Mrs. Wimpydimple, Plank, and even Spike. Splat doesn't win all the cat games, but he does learn a quick lesson in sportsmanship.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our latest Splat the Cat acquisition, this book was an enjoyable read. My kids both got into the story, pointing things out and asking questions. My beginning reader struggled with some of the words, but repetition helped and he was getting most of them by the end. It's a good book to supplement speech therapy, with all of the terminal 'd' sounds.

[Tiffany Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was ok. Son sat through most of it but kept getting distracted with other things. He wasn't engaged with the story line. We did enjoy trying to figure out want number and shapes splat tail looked like.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing more than wanting to make your Dad happy. Splat sees his dad upset and wants to give him a good time to make him happy. But things don't quite turn out the way he hoped but in the end Dad is still just as happy because of Splat

[Kevin Huot · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a kid who wants to make his dad happy. I enjoyed this book because of all the clever rhyming and the sweet story. I would use this book to teach kids that winning is not everything.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

While Splat and his dad don't win the three-legged race, they have fun racing together.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute and clever story with really cute pictures. Loved the child trying to make his Dad glad, loved the teacher's name Mrs. Wimpydimple, loved the rhyming.

[Amy May · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring for me, good for the boy.

[Vincent Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

i liked

[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jude read

[Leslie Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

splat the cat is always a good read no matter the book