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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
A kids classic that put Dr. Seuss on the map.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Cat in the Hat
Parents need to know that young readers will likely side with the fun-crazed Cat and his sidekicks, not the guilt-tripping goldfish who serves as the voice of reason. The book's colorful illustrations capture the Cat's exuberant spirit and match the rapid-fire rhyming text, which will likely encourage multiple readings.
Read our full review by Robyn
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Dr. Seuss's unique use of language and can even use the book to introduce the concept of rhyming. How many sets of rhyming words can you find in the text? Do you notice any kind of pattern with rhyming pairs? Parents can also reinforce the real-life ramifications of the Cat's crazy behavior. Do you think the children will be honest with their mother about what actually happened in the house that day?
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Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Fun!
Absolutley nothing to worry about! It's a classic!
- Lives in AlabamaI rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
love it
great book
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in KentuckyI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
nice
it is cool it has a lot of inserpration in it.
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