This is a great read aloud book or perfect for early readers. Cat wants to send Dog off in a rocket but the reader persuades Cat to see things from Dog’s point of view. The reader and Cat talk about what’s going on – and in this case, its Valentine’s Day.Ĭat doesn’t like Valentine’s Day – he thinks it’s too mushy and adding insult to injury, a new Dog has moved next door and is throwing things over the fence at Cat. In these books Cat is very cranky and he communicates with the reader by holding up signs and accurate facial expressions. On Valentine’s Day, even a crabby cat can have a Change of Heart.”Īnother installment in the popular (to me) Here Comes Cat books! Previous Cat books I’ve reviewed are Here Comes Easter Cat, Here Comes Tooth Fairy Cat, and Here Comes Santa Cat (click on the names to be taken to my review!!). You want to teach Dog a lesson? Well, don’t be too hasty. (illustration of a dog bone hitting Cat’s head) Ouch, I’m sorry, Cat. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Young Readers Group, 2016įrom the dust jacket, “Cat is no fan of Valentine’s Day, especially when it brings a new dog to the neighborhood. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Blow, Snow, Blow Oct-2013 Splat the Cat can’t wait for it to snow. Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Explore the house with your favorite kooky cats as they uncover each new spooky surpris. Example on Pinterest.Ĭheck out our February craft ideas on Pinterest! Splat the Cat celebrates Halloween in this fun lift-the-flap book When Seymour gets lost in a haunted house, its up to Splat and Spike to come to his rescue. What does Kitten's Valentines card say to Splat? What does Kitten do when she sees Splat? Why? What does Splat feel when he thinks about Kitten? Cue The Nick Mnemonic: The Splat is back. Ignored- to refuse to show that you hear or see something or someoneĬlutching- to hold onto someone or something tightly with your handĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Wobble- to move with an unsteady side-to-side motion Gaze- to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time Ruffle- to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth

Rumble- to make a low, heavy, continuous sound Will Splat’s heartfelt valentine win Kitten’s paw in the end? And then there’s Splat’s rival, Spike, who also likes Kitten. But Kitten doesn’t seem to like him at all. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. It’s Valentine’s Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class.

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