Scat, Cat!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Scat, Cat!

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

Part of the I Can Read series

A lost cat searches for a place to belong. Will he find a home?

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32 pages· 235 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A small striped cat, turned away by everyone he meets, wanders in search of a place to belong. From dogs to bus drivers, all say, "Scat, cat!" But when he stumbles upon a little house, a boy welcomes him without hesitation. Could this be the home he's been seeking? Follow the cat's journey through a world of animals and people, and discover the heartwarming twist that awaits. Perfect for young readers, this tale combines simple language and charming illustrations to teach vocabulary and the joy of finding where you truly belong.

From the publisher

A small striped cat finds his way homeNo one wants the small striped cat who is lost. “Scat, cat!” says the dog, the bird, the barber, the baker, the bus driver, the duck, the frog, the goose, the owl, the bat, and even the skunk.So the cat walks and walks until he finds a little house where there is a little boy that does not say, “Scat, cat!” In an ending twist, the cat discovers he is home. Young readers will learn the names of animals and occupations as well as useful vocabulary in this sweet and simple text.This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
235
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~71L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about familyBooks about petsBooks about lost and foundBooks about animals
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~C
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142218
Publication
Published
October 19, 2010
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061177569

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