Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites
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Shoddy animation, but still classic Seuss.
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for Ages 2 and Up
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This review of Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites was written by Nancy Warren
Parents need to know that Green Eggs and Ham does not contain any objectionable material, and, can even be educational; stories teach kids about clean teeth and counting -- even that they may like food they don't want to try. Innovative rhymes help children with language skills and creativity.
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What’s the Story?
The main feature in this collection of three animated tales is Dr. Seuss' classic story about the ever-persistent Sam I Am, who finally convinces a picky eater to try some yummy green eggs and ham. All of Seuss' catchy rhymes are here ("You may like them. You will see. You may like them in a tree!). Next up is "The Tooth Book," which discusses all the places teeth are found and ways to keep them clean and healthy. And the third story, "Ten Apples Up On Top," uses inventive word play to help children learn to count.
Is It Any Good?
GREEN EGGS AND HAM features good stories with positive messages though the visuals, narration, and music are not very compelling. The antics of Sam I Am are still a big hit in this version of Green Eggs and Ham, despite the drawback of the visuals -- crudely animated cutouts of Seuss's original illustrations. The second two episodes, "The Tooth Book" and "Ten Apples Up On Top," do not even offer the fanciful Dr. Seuss drawings, but are illustrated by Roy McKie.
Though faithful representations of Seuss books, the videos will not accomplish the original goal of the beginner books, which was teaching kids to read. But the word play may still hold their attention while aiding language skills and creativity.
Movie Details
Studio: Universal Pictures, Director: Carroll Ballard
Run time: 110 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/7/2003, DVD release: 10/7/2003
MPAA Rating: G for General Audiences
Run time: 110 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/7/2003, DVD release: 10/7/2003
MPAA Rating: G for General Audiences
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