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Splat the Cat - I Can Read
Splat the Cat: Up in the Air at the Fair
Splat the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Rob Scotton's beginning reader Splat the Up in the Air at the Fair . In this Level 1 I Can Read book, Splat, Spike, and Plank can't wait to go to the fair. But when Kitten can't come, the friends are determined to bring her back the perfect gift. Beginning readers will delight in Splat's hilarious attempts to find the perfect present. Readers won't even know they are learning as they have fun with the -air sound. Splat the Up in the Air at the Fair is a is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
32 pages, Paperback
Published February 25, 2014
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Rob Scotton
131Ìýbooks134ÌýfollowersRob 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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December 31, 2017
I love Splat the Cat books. This was the first one I purchased when the grands were little. I'm especially fond of the illustrations. I've since purchased several for them in print, but they're just as beautiful in eBook. The cat dressed up as a clown is hilarious, as well as the cat in charge of the game booth. He looks like a circus master with the crazy mustache. I love the subtle sense of humor such as the smudges of chocolate all over the cat who ate the eclairs.
This reminds me that I need more of these.
This reminds me that I need more of these.
November 11, 2022
I read this book to Julianna today. She gives it 5 stars but it was sad that Kitten had a broken leg because she fell down the stairs. She liked the friends were trying to make Kitten happy so they went to the fair and brought her balloons.
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November 20, 2024
A cute enough story about friendship and the fair. Tot was particularly into it, having recently been to the fair herself.
November 4, 2015
Splat the Cat and his friends Spike and Plank turn up to Kitten's house to take her to the fair. But alas, Kitten has broken her leg and is confined to a wheelchair. The friends go to the fair, but look for a gift to take home to Kitten. Will it be a funny hat, a chocolate eclair or something else?
A nice story with fun illustrations designed for beginning readers. A lot of the words end in 'air' or 'are' so it can also help children identify rhymes.
A nice story with fun illustrations designed for beginning readers. A lot of the words end in 'air' or 'are' so it can also help children identify rhymes.
April 11, 2019
Just okay. The story isn’t great.
Normally, I expect that with easy reader books due to limitations on vocabulary that can be read by young children. But this book, rated a level 1, uses words beyond what one would normally find at this level. I disliked that it seemed more difficult and advanced than many other level 2-3 easy reader books. At the very least, with an increased vocabulary, I’d then hope for better writing.
Normally, I expect that with easy reader books due to limitations on vocabulary that can be read by young children. But this book, rated a level 1, uses words beyond what one would normally find at this level. I disliked that it seemed more difficult and advanced than many other level 2-3 easy reader books. At the very least, with an increased vocabulary, I’d then hope for better writing.
April 23, 2019
This is the second time Lexi and I have read this story!
We liked it more than the last time!
Victoria, Lexi, and I really liked, how thoughtful Kitten's pals were!
They kept trying to get something from the fair, just for her!
I think the balloons are just perfect!
Kindness, no matter how small, is always appreciated!
We liked it more than the last time!
Victoria, Lexi, and I really liked, how thoughtful Kitten's pals were!
They kept trying to get something from the fair, just for her!
I think the balloons are just perfect!
Kindness, no matter how small, is always appreciated!
November 8, 2020
Miss 6 wasn't really interested in this book.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
October 13, 2022
Splat and his friends go to the fair, ride the rides and eat the foods, and try to remember to bring a souvenir for another friend. Beginning reader Splat story, SoraApp read along version helps support the young readers.
December 30, 2022
Cute. This book kind of had a moral: it just demonstrates how to be a good friend by being caring and thoughtful, and that's a good lesson to teach children (and some adults). Overall, this book was entertaining enough.
June 6, 2017
Supplied lots of smiles and giggles, another great Splat adventure!!
January 9, 2018
I absolutely love Splat books. They rhyme and are always showcasing good behaviors I want them to have.
January 31, 2018
Poor Kitten, she broke her foot and can not go to the fair. Splat and his friends are going to bring kitten something special back. As long as they don’t eat it, or drop a coconut on Spike’s foot.
January 3, 2021
We liked this one. We liked the rhyming and new words outside of sight words. We liked how they were worried for Kitten.
July 9, 2023
A solid Splat the Cat. I liked the use of the pictures to add to the storytelling.
January 6, 2015
I start my new quest for the 1200 with a meow in the right direction--Splat the Cat! This one has Splatty at the carnival hoping to win a toy prize for Kitty, some kitty next door (to quote from Ted Nugent, the guy who harps on "cat scratch fever" but who may have gotten his wires crossed) but poor Splatty can't seem to do anything right! (As usual. POOR CAT!) So his erstwhile buds try to get things in the right direction, even if they have to go on a rollercoaster ride to find that "right direction". It's fun as always and I feel honored to start the New Year with a cute cuddly story anyone can like!
February 8, 2015
A Lilac Wolf and Stuff Review
Great format for Kindle Fire. It's an early reader, so it uses simple words to tell a cute story. Kitten broke her leg and can't go to the fair. Splat and his friends, Plank and Spike, go without her. They want to bring her something, though. Zany antics ensue...ok, not that zany. We all knew Spike was going to eat those doughnuts when the bought them. Why would they let him hold them??? Then, I'm not sure if they had to go because it was time, or because they ticked off a carny...
Great format for Kindle Fire. It's an early reader, so it uses simple words to tell a cute story. Kitten broke her leg and can't go to the fair. Splat and his friends, Plank and Spike, go without her. They want to bring her something, though. Zany antics ensue...ok, not that zany. We all knew Spike was going to eat those doughnuts when the bought them. Why would they let him hold them??? Then, I'm not sure if they had to go because it was time, or because they ticked off a carny...
July 22, 2014
This is a "Beginning 1 Reading" book meaning it has simple sentences for eager new readers. To me, level 1 would be a short book with a few easy words per page. This book has a lot of words for a new reader. Or maybe it's just my child who gets tired reading.
The front cover has a list of 12 words that end in -air for your child to find (air, chair, despair, eclair, fair, flair, hair, lair, pair, stairs, unfair, wheelchair) and tells them sometimes the same sound is spelled -are.
The front cover has a list of 12 words that end in -air for your child to find (air, chair, despair, eclair, fair, flair, hair, lair, pair, stairs, unfair, wheelchair) and tells them sometimes the same sound is spelled -are.
March 5, 2016
It really bothers me that this book has cats eating chocolate eclairs. Cats (and dogs!) should not be eating chocolate - at all! Furthermore, I have a cat named Spike - and, I would hate for children to feed him chocolate, because of this crappy book.
I was very underwhelmed by this book - even though I usually enjoy books from the series.
I was very underwhelmed by this book - even though I usually enjoy books from the series.
April 5, 2016
Splat and his friends are excited to go to the county fair. BUT Kitty has broken her leg and in a wheelchair and unable to go and have fun. The others go and says they will bring something back for her to make her feel better. The story follows them through the fun of their day and the reward of making their friend happy.
April 5, 2014
Lexi and I liked this book but not as much as the others we have read together. It really didn't hold her attention.
We will reread it later on and hopefully she will like it better.
But still Splat is awesome!
We will reread it later on and hopefully she will like it better.
But still Splat is awesome!
July 23, 2015
I am generally a fan of Splat the Cat, but this one just didn't do it for me. The attempt at rhyme made much of the sentence structure and word choice awkward.
July 12, 2016
Splat and his friends want to take Kitten to the fair. She can't go, so the group decides to try and bring her back something, but nothing seems to go right.
November 4, 2016
Read with Naomi and Julia.
November 5, 2016
A cute story. Splat the cat and his friends go to the fair, but they don't forget Kitten who couldn't go and bring something back.
March 11, 2020
I especially love the clown cat.
March 24, 2023
Splat brings back balloons to Kitten from the Fair.
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March 21, 2018
zero stars because I don't even like it. not even one star. hope. wow she said she didn't even want to do emojis on this one.
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