Books like Splat! by Jane O'Connor
When a young boy feels too small, he dreams of a transformation. Buying a super squirt gun, he hopes the device will lift him from the nickname ‘Squirt’ to the heroic title of Splat Master. The story follows his imaginative journey as he tests the power of the toy, discovering that confidence—and a splash of humor—can change the way he sees himself.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jane O'Connor
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