Susanna Leonard Hill features Perfect Picture Book on her blog on Fridays. This is a wonderful resource if you are wondering what books to give as gifts, needing material for a lesson, and mainly just perfect for those who love to read picture books. Here is a list of books by category. Each book listed is a link to information about that book. It is very handy. This week, I have chosen Splat the Cat for Perfect Picture Book Friday.
Written and Illustrated by Rob Scotton
HarperCollins 2008
Ages 3-7
Themes: First Day of School, Humor, Friendship, Animals
Brief Synopsis: (from Barnes and Noble) It’s Splat’s first day of school and he’s worried. What if he doesn’t make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. The teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons. But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!), Splat’s worried again. Maybe now he’ll lose all his friends, old and new! Just in time, wise Mrs. Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson. Maybe Cat School is going to be okay after all!
Resources: Splat the Cat Coloring Sheet, Song (Tune: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush), Reading Activites, Printables from Harper Collins
Why I Like This Book: Splat is so cute that you wish you could grab him out of the book and hug him. His tail is a work of art. And speaking of art, Rob Scotton’s illustrations are whimsical and perfect. His story telling makes you look forward to every page turn. Children will see that school isn’t so scary and that making new friends will be fun. After you read this book, you will want to read all the Splat books! Check out the other titles on Rob Scotton’s website.
Penny Parker Klostermann 
My sister loves Splat the Cat! I think the illustrations in the books are great too! This was a great pick for PPBF!! 🙂
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Thank Erik. The illustrations can make a great story into an incredible story.
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How have I missed Splat? What a great idea to take Seymour with him. Tee hee
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Yes….it turns out that taking Seymour was a REALLY good idea! Thanks for commenting.
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I really love Splat! This is a favorite in the library. Great choice, Penny 🙂
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I imagine your library is a favorite place in your school. You seem to put some serious heart into your job. I am following your blog with Google Reader. Thanks for commenting on Splat :•)
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This sounds like such a fun book! I can’t wait to find it and read it. Thanks for your review and adding it to the list.
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I believe you will love it! Happy reading :•)
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Aww! I love Splat! Thanks for adding him to the list! 🙂
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He had to have his name on the list. No doubt he will be a hit.
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Another fun choice for the week. We’re not a “cat” family, but sounds like a fun story. We’ll take a look at it. Thanks for sharing it.
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I think you all will be happy with Splat…he’s not your ordinary cat :•)
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I’m not familiar with the Splat! books. Thank you for introducing me. They sound like a lot of fun with a great message for kids. Nice review.
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Your welcome. Enjoy!
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I’ve never read any of the Splat! books, although I’ve seen them. They sound great, I will have to check them out!
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Hope you enjoy his antics.
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