Space Cat audiobook

Summary: This is a cute science fiction story for young readers about a space cat and Earl his companion. The characters are flying in space when they hit a space rock and damage their fuel tank. They stop on a planet with King Zorp as the ruler. He does not want to give any fuel away because he needs it for his planet. Space cat helps him by saving his machine with sticky spaghetti. The King gives him the fuel he needs to get back to his planet. Characteristics that support the genre: The story takes place in space and other planets. Through space travel, the characters encounter an adventure.Writing mentor traits: Organization-The author grabs the attention of the reader by introducing a Space Cat and his friend Earl exploring the world of space travel. The two have a problem, how are they going to get back to their planet? In the middle of the story, the author portrays different situations that they have to find a solution for. In the end, they find the solution with the gluey spaghetti and can travel home.Sentence fluency-Some sentence structures are read over again. This helps the reader become familiar with the words and build their fluency as they read further. Conventions- The author use dialogue among the characters to convey a conversation level of the readers. The author also uses a variety of punctuation and capital letters to emphasize the expression in the message. Presentation- The story is for beginner readers with about 30-40 words on a page as well as an illustration to represent the story. The words are easy to follow in a neat and creative fashion.Integration into the classroom: Depending on your reading level, this book focuses on beginner readers. Great book to have your leveled readers experience. I would follow the book as a shared reading activity in a small group. You could also have the kids pick out the sight words and concentrate on them as you read together. Other suggestions: I would have this book as a take home that parents and/or guardians can read with the student. It could be in a choice of books for the student to read at their reading level. This book is an "I Can Read!" series book on level one which is appropriate for primary grades.

Space Cat is about Space Cat and his robot, Earl who wanted to return home to earth. On their way home, a space rock hits their rocket and made a hole in the fuel. They stop by a nearby planet to fix the hole and get more fuel. They land on King Zorps planet and Space Cat asks him for fuel in order to get back home. The king said no because he had many plans and he needed all the fuel possible. One of the king’s plans was a machine that helps clean water, but as the king was showing Space Cat the machines the machine started to breakdown. To the rescue, Space Cat fixed it and in return the king gives Space Cat fuel to get back home. The age range for this book is primary because this book is meant for beginner readers to improve their reading skills. The words are simple, yet they help the children with their skills. There are many pictures throughout the book explaining what the child is reading. The drawings seem to be cartoonish and many children enjoy cartoon figures. The colors range from cool to warm colors and stand out to the reader. Texture is used throughout the book; especially the cat looks smooth and fluffy. The characters and objects in the story are outline in black. The style of art used in this book is impressionistic art because the pictures in book emphasize on light and color, creating an impression of reality. I would recommend this book to beginner readers who are still developing on their reading skills. The words are simple and not hard to understand. The pictures are great and flow with the story. Also, children enjoy reading books that take them to a "different world" where they can use their imagination.

Cat lovers, robot enthusiasts, and experienced space travelers are not the only people who will love this book. Space Cat will also appeal to anyone who has tried to be tactful about wanting to leave an alien planet, or has had to decide whether to encourage an amateur chef. And if your spacecraft has ever been damaged and you've had to get directions from alien plants, or ask a giant green bird-king for some rocket fuel, then this is the book for you. One caveat: people who are overly literal about obeying the prime directive may find this book unsettling!

I read this book with a ESL kindergartener and he loved reading this book. The story caught his attention and it was fairly easy for him to read.

My new reader loved working her way through this. Rockets, funny creatures, and a robot who can't cook were perfect for her entertainment.