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Bartholomew and the Oobleck

(1949, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Dr. Seuss, Illustrated by Dr. Seuss)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    A joyful read-aloud with a message.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Magicians eat owls, chant spells, and use repulsive ingredients.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Parents need to know that this book is chock-full of hilarious Seussian text and zany pictures to match. It's a great pleasure to read aloud. Questioning the wisdom of tampering with nature, the story may prompt a discussion about weather. The merits of apologizing are pointed out through well-crafted writing.

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  • Families can talk about oobleck. Do you think oobleck would be fun to play in, or sticky and yucky? What would you do if you were stuck in a big puddle of oobleck?
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