In his fifth tale, Splat the cat has a fit when he finds out that Spike is coming for an after-school play date: "He's a show-off. He calls me names. And he doesn't like me." The day goes from bad to ...

"Splat the Cat" author Rob Scotton with Kidsday reporters Amanda Peluso and Diana Hadjiyane at the Barnes and Noble Store in Carle Place Credit: Newsday Photo/Pat Mullooly Because they’re friends.

SPLISH, Splash, Splat by Rob Scotton (HarperCollins; €8.35) is another feast of fun from this brilliant artist/writer. Water-hating Splat is horrified when his mum reminds him that swimming lessons ...