Author & Illustrator Profile
Rob Scotton
10 Books
Rob Scotton is a bestselling children's book author and illustrator renowned for creating beloved, quirky animal characters. He is most famous for his highly successful Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep series, which feature his distinctive, highly textured illustration style and gentle humor. His expressive artwork and engaging storytelling have made his picture books enduring favorites among young readers.
Grab your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for a hilariously spooky night. Splat is absolutely determined to be the scariest cat in his entire class for Halloween. There is just one tiny problem. He is a total scaredy-cat! Instead of frightening his friends, he is jumping at little spiders and worrying that his costume looks more silly than scary. When Mrs. Wimpydimple tells a ghost story in the dark classroom, you will feel just as jittery as Splat. His nerves get the best of him, leading to a massive pumpkin accident. But wait until the lights come back on! You will laugh out loud when you see the small, black, furry creature with a giant pumpkin head that ends up scaring the whole class silly. Find out who it is in this delightfully funny Halloween adventure.
6-8 Years
Have you ever tossed and turned all night long? Then you know exactly how Russell feels. In the quiet, grassy meadow of Frogsbottom, all the other sheep are fast asleep, snoozing peacefully. But not Russell. His eyes are wide open, and he simply cannot drift off. You will giggle as you watch Russell try every silly trick he can think of to catch some rest. He tries finding a different place to sleep, changing his sleeping position, and even taking off his cozy striped hat. Nothing works! Finally, he decides to try counting things, but what is a sheep supposed to count when he cannot fall asleep? Join this quirky, lovable sheep on his hilarious midnight quest to finally get some sleep. It is a wonderfully cozy bedtime tale that will have you yawning and smiling at the very same time.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Step into the snowy meadow of Frogsbottom just as a twinkling shooting star comes crashing out of the night sky. But wait, that is no star! It is Santa Claus, and his sleigh is completely broken. Christmas is ruined unless someone can help him fix it. You will love watching Russell step up to be the hero of the holidays. While the rest of his flock is sound asleep, this resourceful little sheep puts his tinkering skills to the ultimate test. Armed with his tools and a whole lot of imagination, Russell gets to work hammering, sawing, and piecing together a brand new ride for Santa. Discover how one small sheep uses his creativity to save Christmas for children all around the world. It is a heartwarming holiday adventure full of sparkly surprises and festive cheer.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, but Splat is completely panicking. Have you ever worried that you were not quite good enough to get a visit from Santa Claus? Splat sure has! As Christmas Eve approaches, he realizes his behavior might not have been perfectly wonderful this year. To make up for it, Splat decides he needs to be the most helpful cat in the whole house. You will laugh as his grand attempts to help his mom decorate the tree and wash the dishes end up creating even bigger messes. With Seymour the mouse by his side, Splat waits up by the chimney, anxiously wondering if he will find a present or just a lump of coal. Join in the festive fun to see if Splat's holiday wishes come true.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Seymour the mouse needs some serious cheering up, and Splat knows exactly what to do. When your very best friend is feeling down, how do you show them just how much they mean to you? Splat decides to make a special thank you book to remind Seymour of all their amazing adventures together. You will flip through Splat's funny memories as he recalls the times Seymour saved the day. From helping Splat find his lost homework to fixing a wobbly wagon wheel, this little mouse is a giant hero in his friend's eyes. It is a wonderfully warm Thanksgiving story that explores the true meaning of gratitude. Dive into their silly, sweet friendship and discover why saying thank you is the best gift of all.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Fire up your Super-Duper Treasure Seeker and join the hunt! Deep in the fields of Frogsbottom lies a legendary secret that no sheep has ever uncovered. Russell is totally determined to find the lost treasure, even if he has to search high, low, up, down, and all around the meadow. You will follow right behind him as his wacky invention beeps and boops, leading him on a wild goose chase. He digs and snoops everywhere, but all he finds are useless old junk and dirty boots. Just when he is ready to give up, Russell stumbles upon a mysterious, dusty old chest. What could possibly be inside? Crack open the chest with Russell and discover that the most valuable treasures are not always made of gold and jewels.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Have you ever tossed and turned all night long? Then you know exactly how Russell feels. In the quiet, grassy meadow of Frogsbottom, all the other sheep are fast asleep, snoozing peacefully. But not Russell. His eyes are wide open, and he simply cannot drift off. You will giggle as you watch Russell try every silly trick he can think of to catch some rest. He tries finding a different place to sleep, changing his sleeping position, and even taking off his cozy striped hat. Nothing works! Finally, he decides to try counting things, but what is a sheep supposed to count when he cannot fall asleep? Join this quirky, lovable sheep on his hilarious midnight quest to finally get some sleep. It is a wonderfully cozy bedtime tale that will have you yawning and smiling at the very same time.
6-8 Years
17 Pages
Grab your magnifying glass and prepare for a puzzling mystery! Something very strange is happening in Splat's house. His father makes beautiful toy wooden ducks, but they have suddenly started vanishing into thin air. Even weirder, the ducks mysteriously return a few days later, but they are all missing their beaks! Who could possibly be stealing the beaks off the wooden ducks? It is time for Secret Agent Splat to crack the case. You will sneak around the house with Splat as he gathers clues, sets clever traps, and tries to catch the sneaky thief red-handed. With his trusty mouse Seymour by his side, Splat must muster up all his courage to solve this bizarre backyard crime. Dive into the hilarious hijinks and see if you can figure out the mystery before Splat does.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Valentine's Day has arrived at Cat School, and Splat has a huge secret. He has made a very special card for a certain classmate named Kitten. He likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream! But there is a confusing problem. Every time Kitten sees Splat, she ties his tail in a knot and pokes him in the belly. Does she even like him at all? To make matters worse, Splat's rival, Spike, is also trying to win Kitten's attention with an enormous, fancy valentine. You will root for Splat as his confidence wavers and he tries to figure out how to share his feelings. Experience all the awkward, funny, and tender moments of a first crush in this delightful story about finding the courage to hand over your heart.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
The sun is up, but Splat is firmly hiding under his covers. It is his very first day at Cat School, and he is a nervous wreck. What if he does not make a single new friend? To feel a little braver, Splat secretly sneaks his best pet mouse, Seymour, right into his lunchbox. You will join Splat in Mrs. Wimpydimple's classroom as he learns all the important rules of being a cat. Everything is going perfectly until Seymour escapes during lunch! Suddenly, the classroom turns into a wild chase, because doing what cats naturally do means chasing mice. Splat is terrified that he has ruined his chances of making friends. Find out how one small mouse and a very wise teacher help Splat discover that school is actually pretty great.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
