I don't want to think this was a bad story so much as a muddled one, but the message was poorly shown. In the end the book taught that things aren't always what they seem. My nephew drew the homemade valentines, they were his favorite as he draws himself. We enjoyed the illustrations which were incredible with the way the fur was illustrated. We talked about whether Splat did the right thing or not and it was a good conversation. My nephew who I read this book with laughed out loud when Splat and Seymour go flying into the sky. As adults we are already so consumed with keeping up with the one next to us that it doesn't seem right to teach that same attitude to a child! We should be teaching children than just because someone appears to be better doesn't mean they are and that we should put our effort into it no matter what if we feel strongly about it. Then Spike comes into the picture and one ups Splat into giving up his quest to give Kitten his valentine!! I totally disapprove of this part of the story. That is called abuse and it is already too widespread as it is. I'm not sure I want a child to believe that someone who likes you does and says mean things. My eyes opened wider at some points where I wondered if this is even appropriate to teach in a children's book. This book seemed really mean to me at first. He's really nervous as she doesn't seem to like him much poking him in the belly and tying his tail in a knot. but he especially wants to give a special valentine to a female cat in his class named Kitten. Splat has drawn homemade valentines for his class. There are also “I Can Read” Splat titles available for beginning readers.Īdditionally, the editor Harper Collins released a couple activity books to accompany the series that you can download by clicking on the images below.Check out more Picture book reviews Perspective of a Writer. The Splat the Cat book series is great for children aged 4-7. The playful illustrations make the story easy to follow, and it’s fun to look for Seymour together, Splat’s pet mouse, who can be found somewhere on each page. I love how fuzzy Splat is… It makes you want to cuddle him! The text itself is best suited to children around 5 years old, but would be enjoyable to read with a younger child as well. The illustrations in these books are beautiful. I found out about Rob Scotton's work through his bestselling book Russell the Sheep, and was later delighted to discover his Splat the Cat book series. Read Love, Splat with your little one this Valentine’s Day to find out! But all Kitten seems to want to do is pull his tail and poke his belly.
In this endearing little story, Splat makes a special Valentine’s Day card for Kitten, a snowy white cat with pea green eyes. A lovable (if slightly clumsy) cat with a love of his own.
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