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Horton Hatches the Egg

(1940, Fiction - Short Stories, 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

    Integrity is rewarded in poignant, funny tale.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Horton suffers many hardships, and young children may feel sorry for him.
 

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."

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    Spiff
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Adorable story about the benefits of perseverence...the only part that bothers me is the hunters with guns...

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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