Splat the Cat is off for a day at the beach in this I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton.

Splat is excited because his grandfather told Splat that you can hear the sea if you put a seashell up to your ear. Splat is determined to discover a shell like that to bring back for his grandfather. But as hard as he looks on the beach, all he can find is broken shells. Until he gets some help from a new friend—a whale.

Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for kids who are beginning to sound out words and sentences.

Can Splat find the perfect souvenir for Grandpa before the day is over?

• Level 1 Reader: Perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own, with simple sentences and familiar words.
• Surprising Animal Friendship: A laugh-out-loud tale where Splat makes a gigantic new friend—a whale!
• Sweet Family Story: Splat is on a mission to find a special seashell for his grandpa in this heartwarming tale of family love.
• Perfect Summer Reading: A sunny, funny beach adventure that makes a great vacation read-aloud.