Description:
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
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?
About the Author
Nurit Karlin is the author of another I Can Read Book, The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat, as well as Little Big Mouse, The Dream Factory, and the Tooth Witch. She lives in New York City.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, engaging, and it’s actually helping my kindergartner read!
This book has been such a great tool for helping my kindergartner get excited about reading. The words are simple and repetitive, which is perfect for building confidence, and the pictures really help with context.We read a few pages together each night, and I’ve already noticed she’s starting to recognize sight words on her own. It’s short enough to keep her attention but still gives her a sense of accomplishment when she finishes a story.Highly recommend for any parent working on early reading skills — especially if you're not sure where to start. It's been a lifesaver during our bedtime routine!
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic starter book
Not all level 1 books are created equally. This one has so much repetition and rhyming it becomes much easier to read. Great for a reader who needs to build some confidence
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is one of my granddaughter's favorite books. I've read some of the reviews and understand that some parents are concerned about some of the language--stupid, brat and hate. I'm careful about choosing books that have appropriate language for children. Her parents have taught my granddaughter(as have I) that it is not okay to call people "stupid." We also have taught her that it is important to love others--even when they seem hateful or unloving. We want her to be kind and considerate of others and understand that you don't call people names. At the same time, most children are confronted with these thoughts and words at an early age in the world we live in, so occasionally having these words in books to explore and to talk about with our children can be helpful.When I chose this book to buy, I had been working with my granddaughter on the "at" words the book aims to teach to young readers. I had made a simple diorama with pictures of a cat and a mat and the words to place with them, and my granddaughter had learned these words, so I was thrilled to find Karlin's book.I remember vividly the first reading with my granddaughter. I read it with a great deal of dramatic emphasis because it's the kind of nonsensical but funny, funny book that you can read this way. One of the funniest scenes for my granddaughter is when the hat (with his friends the rat and the bat parading behind him), tries to entice the cat to get off the mat. He brings him a fish on a dish but keeps it just out of the cat's reach. The cat says, "Bring it closer!" (I read it slooooowly and with lots of emphasis!) Then the hat says, "Come and get it!" Of course, my granddaughter wondered what the cat would do--would she jump off the mat to get the fish on a dish? Would she be silly enough to fall for this? We slowly turned the page... The cat says, "You think I am stupid!" My granddaughter howled with laughter. She loved that the cat was too smart for the hat! He wasn't stupid after all! We read on and enjoyed the rest of the book and then she insisted I had to read it over and over.This child memorized the book and began reading portions of it by recognizing the words from her memorization. As I read she would put out her hand and stop me at portions of the book so that she could show me she could read the funny parts. By the end of kindergarten, she was reading the entire book by herself.I have looked and looked for other books by Nurit Karlin like this one and haven't found them. I personally think she has written a whimsical book for children to enjoy reading. So many books for new readers are just not as imaginative and not at all fun to read.Children who are old enough to understand the nuance of language and the motive and intent of characters will understand this book. It's not a storybook for very young ones in my opinion (1-4 year olds). It's an "I can read book" for young readers. I am purchasing one today for a friend's child who at five hasn't begun to read. I fully expect he will love this book as we have.
5.0 out of 5 stars Books for Autistic kids
My kids loved this book. Easy to read and sound out words. He’s autistic and has trouble reading and this book was perfect.
4.0 out of 5 stars had to return it
teaching at a christian school so the story having the owner of the cat being a witch would not be allowed, otherwise the story was cute.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for my child to follow along with and WANT to read
Great Book for Kindergarten or Preschool level. The pictures are very engaging and the words are on course for what my child is learning in school.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Yes, fun book. I think my 4 yr old grandson will be reading it soon by himself.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A great book for kids !! I recomended 100%
遊び心いっぱいの本
一枚のmatをめぐって、catとratとbatとhatが大騒ぎします。果たして、お話のオチはどうなるのでしょう。韻を踏んでいるのでリズムよく音読を楽しめます。感情をこめて台詞のように言うと、子どもたちも気持ちたっぷりに音読してくれます。mat、cat、rat、bat、hatの繰り返しで、子どもたちも楽しみながらおぼえていくようです。イラストもかわいらしく、よく見ると、動かないはずのものが毎回違った表情を見せています！
Simpatico
Ideale per iniziare con l'inglese. La bimba gradisce e leggiamo assieme. E il gatto somiglia al nostro.
bien
me gusta. es una historia corta, fácil de leer por los peques y tiene rima, es entretenido!para llevar a cualquier lado y leer con los niños.
fun read
It was a cute story and my daughter was able to work her way through it and enjoyed the story.
Good for reception year kids (5 year+)
Great reading book for little ones, my boy is five, and just finished reception. It's a good starting book for reading on their own. I would recommend this, he loves it.
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
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?
About the Author
Nurit Karlin is the author of another I Can Read Book, The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat, as well as Little Big Mouse, The Dream Factory, and the Tooth Witch. She lives in New York City.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, engaging, and it’s actually helping my kindergartner read!
This book has been such a great tool for helping my kindergartner get excited about reading. The words are simple and repetitive, which is perfect for building confidence, and the pictures really help with context.We read a few pages together each night, and I’ve already noticed she’s starting to recognize sight words on her own. It’s short enough to keep her attention but still gives her a sense of accomplishment when she finishes a story.Highly recommend for any parent working on early reading skills — especially if you're not sure where to start. It's been a lifesaver during our bedtime routine!
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic starter book
Not all level 1 books are created equally. This one has so much repetition and rhyming it becomes much easier to read. Great for a reader who needs to build some confidence
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is one of my granddaughter's favorite books. I've read some of the reviews and understand that some parents are concerned about some of the language--stupid, brat and hate. I'm careful about choosing books that have appropriate language for children. Her parents have taught my granddaughter(as have I) that it is not okay to call people "stupid." We also have taught her that it is important to love others--even when they seem hateful or unloving. We want her to be kind and considerate of others and understand that you don't call people names. At the same time, most children are confronted with these thoughts and words at an early age in the world we live in, so occasionally having these words in books to explore and to talk about with our children can be helpful.When I chose this book to buy, I had been working with my granddaughter on the "at" words the book aims to teach to young readers. I had made a simple diorama with pictures of a cat and a mat and the words to place with them, and my granddaughter had learned these words, so I was thrilled to find Karlin's book.I remember vividly the first reading with my granddaughter. I read it with a great deal of dramatic emphasis because it's the kind of nonsensical but funny, funny book that you can read this way. One of the funniest scenes for my granddaughter is when the hat (with his friends the rat and the bat parading behind him), tries to entice the cat to get off the mat. He brings him a fish on a dish but keeps it just out of the cat's reach. The cat says, "Bring it closer!" (I read it slooooowly and with lots of emphasis!) Then the hat says, "Come and get it!" Of course, my granddaughter wondered what the cat would do--would she jump off the mat to get the fish on a dish? Would she be silly enough to fall for this? We slowly turned the page... The cat says, "You think I am stupid!" My granddaughter howled with laughter. She loved that the cat was too smart for the hat! He wasn't stupid after all! We read on and enjoyed the rest of the book and then she insisted I had to read it over and over.This child memorized the book and began reading portions of it by recognizing the words from her memorization. As I read she would put out her hand and stop me at portions of the book so that she could show me she could read the funny parts. By the end of kindergarten, she was reading the entire book by herself.I have looked and looked for other books by Nurit Karlin like this one and haven't found them. I personally think she has written a whimsical book for children to enjoy reading. So many books for new readers are just not as imaginative and not at all fun to read.Children who are old enough to understand the nuance of language and the motive and intent of characters will understand this book. It's not a storybook for very young ones in my opinion (1-4 year olds). It's an "I can read book" for young readers. I am purchasing one today for a friend's child who at five hasn't begun to read. I fully expect he will love this book as we have.
5.0 out of 5 stars Books for Autistic kids
My kids loved this book. Easy to read and sound out words. He’s autistic and has trouble reading and this book was perfect.
4.0 out of 5 stars had to return it
teaching at a christian school so the story having the owner of the cat being a witch would not be allowed, otherwise the story was cute.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for my child to follow along with and WANT to read
Great Book for Kindergarten or Preschool level. The pictures are very engaging and the words are on course for what my child is learning in school.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Yes, fun book. I think my 4 yr old grandson will be reading it soon by himself.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A great book for kids !! I recomended 100%
遊び心いっぱいの本
一枚のmatをめぐって、catとratとbatとhatが大騒ぎします。果たして、お話のオチはどうなるのでしょう。韻を踏んでいるのでリズムよく音読を楽しめます。感情をこめて台詞のように言うと、子どもたちも気持ちたっぷりに音読してくれます。mat、cat、rat、bat、hatの繰り返しで、子どもたちも楽しみながらおぼえていくようです。イラストもかわいらしく、よく見ると、動かないはずのものが毎回違った表情を見せています！
Simpatico
Ideale per iniziare con l'inglese. La bimba gradisce e leggiamo assieme. E il gatto somiglia al nostro.
bien
me gusta. es una historia corta, fácil de leer por los peques y tiene rima, es entretenido!para llevar a cualquier lado y leer con los niños.
fun read
It was a cute story and my daughter was able to work her way through it and enjoyed the story.
Good for reception year kids (5 year+)
Great reading book for little ones, my boy is five, and just finished reception. It's a good starting book for reading on their own. I would recommend this, he loves it.
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