Splat the Cat and the Hotshot (I Can Read! Splat the Cat - Level 1

Splat the Cat - I Can Read

by Laura Driscoll

Splat goes on a Cat Scouts trip in this hilarious I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat can hardly wait to put on his uniform, tie knots, and build a fire. But when a new member of the group does everything just a bit better than everyone else, Splat wishes he could have a chance to shine. Thanks to some sticky mud, he might get to show what a great outdoors-cat he really is! Beginning readers will practice the - ot sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat and the Hotshot is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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

32 pages, Library Binding

First published February 3, 2015

About the author

Laura Driscoll is the author of numerous first chapter and beginning reader books, including We Are Twins and The Bravest Cat! She lives in central Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[Dee-Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice story about Splat the Cat and a scout trip, in which Splat meets a new scout member (Scott) who seems to be better at everything, but Splat finds out that everyone has their own different skills. My boys liked this book, but it seemed as though everyone was too happy in this book, though it is an early reader, so I suppose that is okay.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that Splat readers were developed. One of the key thing in reader's is repetition and sounds. And because this one was well done, it can be a bit of a tongue twister. Splat has a new member in his scout troop. His name is Scott and Splat wants to be just like him.

[Jill Leininger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was well written. It helps the young reader learn to read with the repeating words throughout the book. The lesson it taught was helping out a friend. Good read for the young minds.

[AMY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat goes on a hike with his scout troop but he's having trouble doing all kinds of things, especially how to start a campfire. Cute story with hilarious illustrations. Kids will love this one. Highly recommended for Grades 1-3.

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only in helping one another can we truly be friends.

[Eryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating given by my daughter.

[Hannah Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids love rhyming books and can also be confident about themselves from reading this book.

[K Morlando · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love the splat the cat books!

[SHRUTHY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good phonics book...and with a message of helping a friend

[Jitendra Kotai · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a fun read about scouts and Splat the cat. My two year old son thoroughly enjoyed reading this one so did my 9 year old hence it appeals to all ages alike. Well written

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book about Boy Scout Cats shows that teamwork helps, and that people with various skills are valuable in a group.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat learns the lesson that everyone has their own strengths and you need to use yours when working in a group. This book will be a good one for scouts to read because they can relate to the camping trip that Splat and his troop is going on.

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat has fun at camp with his new hotshot friend Scott.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once in a while we can feel in adequate if we compare ourselves to someone else. Splat learns, in this book, that he has talents and abilities too. Very cute!

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the premise of this story. Simply adorable.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn't love Splat the Cat? This book does not disappoint. In this book, they are dressed as scouts and follow the motto "Be Prepared".

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do believe this is the first Splat the Cat book that I actually enjoyed. Rhyme scheme is still uneven, but the storyline is decent.

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dexter (6yo) read. "Splat was a prepared cat. Their leader brought soup, but no one brought a pot except Splat."

[Rosanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

He loves these books!

[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jude read

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rather liked this Splat the Cat book. Maybe because my son is a Wolf Cub, or maybe because learning that everyone has his or her own strengths is a good lesson to learn.