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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

(1957, Fiction - Holiday, Written by Dr. Seuss, Illustrated by Dr. Seuss)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 2, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dr. Seuss subtly exposes greed and commercialism.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The Grinch steals the entire community's Christmas goodies, but the thief experiences a complete change of heart. He cruelly mistreats his dog at first.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The Grinch may scare the littlest readers
 

What Parents Need to Know

About How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Parents need to know that the lovingly constructed rhymes teach the merit of making reparations for misdeeds, and question the commercialization of Christmas. Kids love hating the mean, funny villain and cheering his reformation. Whimsical illustrations and witty rhymes keep kids captivated.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about holiday customs. What traditions do you look forward to when your celebrate your holiday? Would the holiday be as meaningful if it were stripped of some of the more decorative elements?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    schuymarch1
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Great Dr. Seuss book!

    One of the best.

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    cookie monster
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    OMG I love this book

    Holy cow this is my fave little kid book EVER I'm like way too old for it now but its incredibly cute and I watch the movie every year around Christmas.

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  4. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 2.0

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

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