The Cat in the Hat--what a memory is that !!!

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	• The Cat in the Hat (Beginner Book and Cassette Library/1-Audio Cassette) Dr. Seuss Random House Books for Young Readers, 1987 - 64 pages average customer review:based on 175 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Childhood Favorite! More than meets the eye!

The Cat in the Hat at first glance may seem like a nonsensical text meant merely to amuse its readers. If you stop and ponder this story of two children left at home alone one afternoon, you soon realize there is a more powerful message than first meets the eye. The children clearly know the difference between right and wrong, but with the slightest influence from the Cat, they easily give in. I believe the fish represents their conscience. They choose to ignore its warning time and again, and therefore, find themselves in a mountain of mess. Before the story's end, they are able to right the wrongs, but we as readers are left with this thought and question: "Then our mother came in and she said to us two, "Did you have any fun, tell me what did you do?" Should we tell her about it? Now what SHOULD we do? What would you do if your mother asked you?" (Seuss, 60-61).

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Cute

It's a cute book and a fun read, asks kids at end about what they'd do to teach them about responsibility and safety, etc..

It's a bit long for toddlers but most will hold their attention, as usual the pictures from Seuss's books are attention grabbing.

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The Cat in the Hat--what a memory is that !!!

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is a terrific book to entertain young children who are learning to read. There is an amusing plot guaranteed to hold their interest and the illustrations are very nicely done. There are inevitably a few words in the text of the book that children will not know; this gives the child a chance to learn new words as they enjoy this classic tale. Moreover, children build self-confidence about their reading skills and intelligence as they read this book and learn some new words. Excellent!

The plot is fairly simple: two children are left home alone while their mother is out during a cold, wet day. They are bored until a huge cat wearing a hat comes into their home. The cat attempts to entertain the children but wreaks havoc instead. Total chaos ensues when the cat introduces his two friends "Thing One" and "Thing Two" to the two young children.

The book is affordable and the writing is so endearing that your child--or children--will enjoy it over and over again. You can also talk with your child about the colors used in the illustrations as a way to teach them names for colors.

One reviewer writes that the fish represents the conscience of the children who know better than to create chaos and wreck the house while their mother is away. This could very well be true; but, then again--who cares? This is a children's book and it is not intended to be interpreted on that level by very young children.

I have fond memories of reading this book with my parents and occasionally a babysitter when I was a very young boy. It brought back memories of a time when I felt protected by my elders; hopefully you can sit next to your child--or children--and help them read this book so that your child will have those same fond memories one day.

I highly recommend this book for children who are learning to read or who have recently mastered the ability to read this relatively elementary type of book independently. It is a fine example of juvenile fiction. Moreover, if you sit with your child as they read you can not only educate them but hopefully the children will have fond memories of reading this book with you when they grow older.

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A Classic

It was very late one weekday night,
My sleep was restless so I turned on the light.
I was looking for something...something to read,

But what on earth would fill such a need?

I searched high and I searched low for just the right title,
Would it be literature?
Would it be non-fiction?
How about the Bible...

I wanted something fun...
something light...
something easy
And then I came across the gift I was given
when I was just three...

The Cat in the Hat, such a delightful tale
No matter how many times I read it
It never seems stale

So I sat on the couch and turned the old pages,
Wishing my wife were awake so we could both laugh,
(Cuz laughter's contagious)
But I persevered and continued to read
Feeling and knowing I had met my heart's need.

I put the book on the shelf in its place
A smile still stretched on my happy face
I went back to bed with that smile still on
And quietly slept until the new morning dawned.

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