Splat the cat : a whale of a tale

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Title:

Splat the cat : a whale of a tale

Alternate title:

Whale of a tale

Author:

Scotton, Rob, author.

Hsu Lin, Amy, author.

Farley, Rick, illustrator.

Eberz, Robert, illustrator.

Series:

I can read!.

Beginning reading.

Summary:

"Splat's family is going to the beach--and Splat can't wait to find a shell with the sound of the sea inside! But when all he finds are broken shells, can a friend in the ocean help save the day?"-- P. [4] of cover.

Audience:

Guided reading level: J.

General Note:

"Based on the bestselling books by Rob Scotton."

"Based on the creation of Rob Scotton"--Cover.

Edition:

First Edition.

Physical Description:

31 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Genre:

Readers (Publications)

Subject Term:

Splat the Cat (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.

Cats -- Juvenile fiction.

Seashore -- Juvenile fiction.

Whales -- Juvenile fiction.

Shells -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Hsu Lin, Amy,

Farley, Rick,

Eberz, Robert,

Publisher:

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Publication Date:

2013

ISBN:

9780062090225

9780062090249

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013]

Call Number:

JR SCOTTON

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607002801044	Juvenile Readers	SCOTTON	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Splat the Cat can't wait for his trip to the beach. His grandpa tells him all about a special kind of seashell that sounds just like the ocean when you put it next to your ear! Splat is determined to find one, and nothing will distract him! But when all he can find are broken shells, can a friend in the ocean help save the day

Beginning readers will love this hilarious addition to the Splat the Cat series, perfect for summer vacation or readers with winter blues who are dreaming of the sun!

Author Notes

Rob Scotton is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. His most popular characters are Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep. He was an honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic. In 2013 his title Splat the Cat What was That? made The New York Times Best Seller List.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 2-In the first early level reader, Pete tries to have fun building sand castles, eating sandwiches, and searching for shells, but the hot sun makes him sizzle while his brother is out there riding his surfboard, staying nice and cool. Finally, the heat gets to Pete and he decides to try the water. He faces his fear of the big waves and, after a few attempts, is surfing just like Bob. Strong artwork, summer hues, and familiar characters make this a great addition to collections. In Whale of a Tale, Splat the Cat goes to the beach for vacation and promises to find the perfect seashell to bring home to his grandpa. As he begins his search, he is pulled in all directions, helping his dad set up the beach umbrella, spelling names in the sand for his sister, and, of course, stopping for fish and ice cream. Finally, he gets his chance to search for shells but he just can't seem to find the right one until he stumbles into the water and lands on a friendly whale who helps him with his mission. The artwork and perspective are well designed, and whimsical drawings assist new readers with context clues and even inspire a few giggles. Two solid choices for emergent readers.-Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.