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Mommy?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Spooky pop-up isn't for the very young.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About Mommy?
Parents need to know that author/illustrator Maurice Sendak's trademark scariness is much more overt here, with ferocious-looking werewolves and skeletal mummies. Parents will want to look through the book alone before deciding whether it's appropriate for their kids.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about and spend time exploring the intensely detailed illustrations. There's a lot of hidden humor in the background. Older kids may want to talk about the book in the context of the author's other picture books. What common themes do they see (wily children, perilous and sometimes scary situations, etc.)?
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