The Cat on the Mat is Flat

by Andy Griffiths

Book Overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho , comes a collection of ten slimy, rhymey, easy-to-read Dr. Seuss-style short stories.

Muck Uck Yuck
It is just bad luck
When the truck of a duck
Gets stuck in the muck?

Wacky rhymes that won't bore
All of this and so much more;
What are you waiting for?

With silly rhymes, sound effects, and hilarious...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312535848
• ISBN13: 9780312535841
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

My first grade boy LOVED this book

My first grade boy loves being read to (harry potter, science books, beautiful picture books) but is reluctant to read on his own unless he is asked to in school or for his requisite 15 minutes of nightly reading. I took this book out of the library because I thought the rhymes were hilarious. He has picked it up, read it on his own without being asked and then picked it up again and reread all his favorite parts. In the same day! And yes he loves capt. underpants (sigh) and Jon Scieska (yeah!).

great book for early reading

This book is enjoyed by both my 4 year old and 7 year old. The 4 year old loves to listen to the stories and enjoys the picture illustrations, and the 7 year old used this book to become more comfortable with the decoding process of reading. The illustrations are humerous and keep the children interested in wanting to read the stories. I'm glad I found this book.

Awesome books for dads to read to the kids

Think Dr. Seuss with revenge. If you like goody-goody and predictable endings, this is not for you. The cat attacks the mouse, who strikes back. Dr. Seuss style rhyiming, with a crazy plot line in each short story. Kids will be giggling the whole time, assuming dad can keep a straight face in order to get through it. My kids ages 4-7 LOVED it, begged for it to be read every night for 2 weeks. Mom was not as hot on it, though she warmed up to some of the later stories. Think bedtime stories for someone who wants to have a little fun with the kids before sleep, not to settle them down.

Great Book for Beginning Readers

I purchased this book to use with 2nd graders who were behind in their reading skills and they loved it. The silly stories kept the attention of those who usually don't enjoy reading and made it fun for them. I highly recommend this book for any young reader.