Splat the Cat

A nervous cat starts his first day of Cat School and sneaks his pet mouse Seymour along in his lunchbox for comfort — but when Seymour escapes, the whole class does what cats do best.

For the kid who lies awake before the first day of school worrying about making friends, Splat's jittery morning will feel exactly, reassuringly familiar.

• Big idea: New places feel less scary once you realize everyone else is a little nervous too.
• Vibes: Warm, funny, and gently reassuring, with a first-day-of-school flutter that settles into laughter.

• are working on starting school or a new routine
• enjoy funny animal classroom stories
• respond well to reassurance about making friends
• like to root for an anxious character who tries anyway

• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Splat felt on his way to Cat School that first morning?
• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Splat wanted to bring Seymour along in his lunchbox?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever brought something from home to help you feel brave somewhere new?
• Imagination: What do you think happened when Seymour escaped and the other cats started chasing him?
• Story & problem-solving: What do you think Mrs. Wimpydimple taught the class to help everyone get along?