Adorable story about the benefits of perseverence...the only part that bothers me is the hunters with guns...
Horton Hatches the Egg
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Integrity is rewarded in poignant, funny tale.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This
for Ages 4 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About Horton Hatches the Egg
Parents need to know that young readers will instantly sympathize with the huge, gentle egg-sitter, and will pick up on his noble motto: "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant."
Read our full review by Robyn
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what Horton stands for. What is most important to Horton? What qualities make him so endearing?
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