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A gentle, relatable early reader about navigating the sudden disappointment of a rainy day. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Splat the Cat.

  • cheerful
  • cozy
  • breezy
  1. 01

    Splat and the cool school trip

    Rob Scotton

    A joyful, energetic romp capturing the pure, unadulterated thrill of a childhood field trip.

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    • cheerful
    • playful
    • lighthearted
  2. 02

    Mr. Putter & Tabby turn the page

    Cynthia Rylant

    A cozy, gentle celebration of books, pets, and the simple joys of a library visit.

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    • cheerful
    • cozy
    • playful
    • gentle
  3. 03

    A bed full of cats

    Holly Keller

    A gentle, reassuring journey from the worry of a missing pet to the cozy surprise of a growing feline family.

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    • cozy
    • gentle
  4. 04

    A Pussycat's Christmas

    Margaret Wise Brown · 1949

    A gentle, sensory journey through the sights, sounds, and smells of winter as experienced by a curious feline.

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    • cozy
    • gentle
  5. 05

    Amelia Bedelia and the cat

    Herman Parish · 2008

    A cheerful, wordplay-filled romp about the comical misunderstandings that happen when a literal-minded caretaker meets a stray kitten.

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    • cheerful
    • breezy
    • playful
    • lighthearted
  6. 06

    The Fire Cat

    Esther Averill · 1960

    A gentle, nostalgic journey of a restless spirit finding a home and a purpose.

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    • cozy
    • playful
    • gentle
  7. 07

    Sleepy kitty

    Sterling Children's (COR)

    A cozy, photographic journey through the playful delays of bedtime that gently guides little ones toward sleep.

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    • cozy
    • playful
    • lighthearted
    • gentle
  8. 08

    Splat!

    Jane O'Connor

    A funny, high-energy romp about the universal childhood desire to finally be the biggest, baddest kid on the block.

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    • playful
    • lighthearted
    • empathetic
  9. 09

    Never spit on your shoes

    Denys Cazet

    A playful, ironic look at the hilarious gap between a child's calm recounting of their day and the actual chaos that ensued.

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    • cheerful
    • playful
    • lighthearted
  10. 10

    Pete the Cat

    James Dean

    A groovy, stress-free stroll through everyday childhood challenges where everything is always all good.

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    • cheerful
    • playful
  11. 11

    When Cats Dream

    Dav Pilkey · 1996

    A whimsical, cozy journey into the boundless and surreal imagination of a sleeping feline.

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    • cozy
    • playful
    • gentle
  12. 12

    Flabby Tabby

    Penny McKinlay

    A playful, energetic romp about a displaced pet taking hilarious matters into her own paws to win back her favorite lap.

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    • cheerful
    • cozy
    • playful
    • lighthearted

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