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Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream — Content Guide for Parents

By Rob ScottonHarperCollins2015-04-21ISBN 978006229418032 pages
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Splat and his class go on a field trip to an ice cream factory in this delectable I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!

Beginning readers will practice the –eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series. Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is lighthearted and suitable for young readers, focusing on a fun field trip. No scary content in the book. The story is cheerful and engaging, suitable for young children.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is lighthearted and suitable for young readers, focusing on a fun field trip.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is cheerful and engaging, suitable for young children.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The story revolves around a school field trip and does not include any religious practices or themes.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The focus is on Splat's adventure and does not address race or racism.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. It is designed for early readers with simple language.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story is centered around a fun field trip to an ice cream factory without environmental messaging.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is age-appropriate, centered on children's experiences with ice cream.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a classroom setting with various characters but does not focus on gender dynamics.

  • Does Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The narrative focuses on Splat and his class's field trip to an ice cream factory.

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