A pine tree with prickly Velcro-like hooks, a gold foil star, and satiny yellow ribbon are a few of the textural elements spicing up this Christmas board book featuring Scotton’s popular black cat.

Splat the cat has had his share of misadventures, and his mouse friend Seymour has always been there for him. When Seymour is sick in bed with purple spots, Splat gets to return the favor, taking ...