Splat the Cat and the Big Secret

Splat the Cat

by Rob Scotton

Shhhhh! Can you keep a secret? New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton is back with another story about Splat the Cat, and this time, your favorite frazzled cat has a secret of his own. When Splat overhears his parents planning a trip to Cat Kingdom for his sister’s birthday, he’s overjoyed. There’s just one problem—it’s a secret! Can Splat contain his excitement, or will he blow the big secret? Read about Splat’s secret-keeping misadventures in Splat the Cat and the Big Secret , another sure-to-be-a-classic story by Rob Scotton.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

24 pages, Paperback

First published June 14, 2016

About the author

Rob 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.

Reviews

[Kalley the Chipmunk · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was OK. He kept a secret and then he was tired.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Splat's parents share a secret with him about the big surprise for his sister's upcoming birthday. Splat promises not to tell anyone, but keeping this secret is more demanding than Spike ever imagined.

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very mediocre story. The illustrations are probably the best part of the book, but even those don't outweigh the overworked theme.

[Zoey the Squirrel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the other Splat the Cat books better. I read them in school

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not a huge Splat the Cat fan, but my daughter just loves him. This is a cute story though, with Splat having to keep a big secret from his little sister about a birthday surprise.

[Joanne Zienty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Splat -- you can feel the pressure he's under to not spill the beans!

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A preschool and up book about Splat the Cat overhearing a secret between his parents and being told he must hid it from Seymour and his sister to the big day. Can he do it? Twist ending. Cute

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not at all high literature, but this book had my 5-year old giggling for 30 minutes. Also, I'm not sure what I think about the idea of "keeping secrets."

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a big difference in Splat the Cat books. I love the ones written by Rob Scotton but the ones based on Rob Scotton are less then stellar. i.e. this one.

(Review from 2018)
Keeping a secret can be exhausting. It’s just so hard. But Splat wants his sister to have a wonderful birthday surprise, and she does.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for Splat. That was a tough secret to keep! (And good for his parents for letting him be the one to finally spill the beans!)

[Jenn Swanson · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter picked out this book from the library and wouldn't sit still when I read it to her. But she did look at the pictures later and seemed to enjoy them.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a pleasure to read this series with my ESL classes!
Splat the Cat is an easy crowd pleaser :D