This early reader is a fun way to get beginning readers confident in their ability. It is funny and entertaining at the same time. ( )

Splat wants to roller skate but it starts to rain. He tries to do things with other members of his family but keeps causing trouble and everyone is telling him "out" but he can't because "the rain is a pain". Eventually the rain stops and he goes out with his family. Cute book for kids to start reading on their own. Words and phrases are repeated. ( )

Splat wants to go rollerskating but it begins to rain - ruining his plans for the day. This is a great book for problem solving skills and trying to think of things that can be done on a rainy day when one's original plans aren't going to work. This first reader is a simple one so it would be an excellent starting book in the Splat the Cat series of first readers. ( )

AR reading level: 1.9