Splat the Cat Gets a Job!

Splat the Cat - I Can Read

by Rob Scotton

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Splat is so excited to be the new newspaper cat! But getting up super early, keeping track of all those papers, and delivering to all those houses sure isn't as easy as it looks. With help from Kitten and some cool inventions, can Splat figure out how to toss papers like a pro?

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

32 pages, Library Binding

Published October 9, 2018

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

[Théo d'Or]

Al : Peg, you can stab me with knives, you can beat me with clubs, you can make me open my eyes when we're having sex, but there's no way on earth you can make me get a second job.
Peg : But , Al, I want sex.
Al : Well, so do I. But I don't see the need to bring you into it.
Peg : Did you miss me, at least ?
Al : With every bullet, so far.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to Julianna yesterday. Another series she enjoys. She gave it 4 stars.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat has a new job. He's going to deliver newspapers. But he is having a few problems. Kitten helps him come up with some inventions to solve his problems. But will Splat ever stop having problems with his job? There seem to be lots!

This was WAY more coherent than any of Splat's Level 1 readers. I think it helps that the focus is the story and not a certain phonics sound. I like all the problem solving and trial and error that Splat and Kitten go through to get things right. It is a good problem solving/STEM story in addition to being a nice little humorous misadventure of a first job story. Hand this to cat lovers, problem solvers, STEM fans, and humorous story fans.

[kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute easy reader for beginning readers. The reader follows Splat's journey as a not-so okay news-cat to a fantastic news-cat. Publisher puts this at a reading level 2 - high interest, lovely illustrations. Words are a bit harder than the Pre-Readers/Level 1s. Would be good for independent reading, or for reading along with a parent at bedtime.

[Nichole Walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

2nd grade
Non fiction

Splat the Cat has his first job, and it's delivering papers. Splat is having trouble being good at his job, so with some help from Kitty and her inventions Splat finally gets good at delivering the paper to his customers.

This is a very easy read and engaging. My students loved this. Then we did a fun writing prompt about what their first job would be and why.

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book with a problem-solving plot. (Though the solution they decide on requires Splat to either give up half his pay or for Kitten to just work for free...)
It was fun to see the sequence of problems, though!

And I think I need one of those alarm clocks...

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat the Cat has his first job, and it's delivering papers. Splat is having trouble being good at his job, so with some help from Kitty and her inventions Splat finally gets good at delivering the paper to his customers.

[AMY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat gets a job as a newspaper delivery cat and has some trouble getting up on time, among other things. This is a hilarious story with funny illustrations. Kids will certainly enjoy this one. Highly recommended for Grades 1-3.

[Athena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the continuous improvement theme!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat the cat has a job delivering newspapers. He isn't very good at it. So he identifies his problems and works to solve them. Kids will find the story humorous!

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy reader about Splat the Cat getting a job as a newspaper reporter and having trouble finding his groove till he gets a little help from a friend. Preschool and up

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kitten helps Splat get his newspaper route done fast.

[Unidentified User · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splat the Cat was funny. My first book I finished.