Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack

I Can Read Level 1

by Rob Scotton

AR Test

At A Glance

Interest Level

5+

Entertainment
Score

Reading Level
3.3

Number of Pages
32

While riding his bike to school, Splat runs into a duck that doesn’t quack. Splat is determined to help the duck get his quack back. Duck seeks the advice of his friends, who all theorize why Duck doesn’t quack. Splat’s friends are eager to help him, and they come up with realistic reasons and some silly reasons that Duck doesn’t quack. One of Splat’s friends suggests, “Duck needs a bow with a little pink dress to match. That will bring his quack back.” Finally, Splat goes to get advice from his teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple. Through trial and error, Mrs. Wimpydimple discovers what was needed to bring back Duck’s quack.

The bright, full-page illustrations show Splat’s and his friends’ wide range of emotions. Little readers will love the humorous pictures and the surprising little details such as a rabbit hiding behind a sign and then on the next page, the rabbit is peaking out of the bushes. Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack is perfect for beginning readers. Most pages have four simple sentences; some sentences use rhyming and others have onomatopoeias, which makes the story fun to read out loud. The story is designed for readers who can read on their own, but who may still need a little help.

Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack will put smiles on reader’s faces. Not only are the illustrations adorably cute, but the fun plot will have readers guessing why Duck doesn’t quack. Splat and his friends eagerly brainstorm ways to help Duck. In the end, Splat and his friends get help from a trusted adult.

The simple plot, the humorous conflict, and the relatable characters all combine to make Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack perfect for beginning readers. The Splat the Cat Series will have younger readers giggling as they learn to read on their own.

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