The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

Written and illustrated by Nurit Karlin

Part of the I Can Read series

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

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32 pages· 561 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 220L

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Bookroo's summary

A big orange tabby cat refuses to budge from a mat, much to the rat's dismay. In this playful rhyming tale, the rat tries everything to move the cat. Will cleverness or persistence win the day? Perfect for young readers, this story combines humor with phonetic fun, encouraging kids to sound out words while enjoying the cat and rat's amusing antics. Dive into this delightful squabble and discover if the rat can finally get the cat off the mat!

From the publisher

This funny rhyming story starring a big orange tabby cat helps kids learn to read! Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is a proven winner—welcome at home or in the classroom—as it makes kids laugh.

The fat cat sat on the mat. “Get off!” said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat? Enjoy reading this silly story aloud for maximum effect!

Find out if rat can get cat off the mat in this funny, phonetic Level One I Can Read that’s perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. With repeating sounds and words, beginning readers will grow their reading confidence as they laugh about the cat and the rat and their sibling-style squabble.

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