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Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites
- Review Date: September 18, 2005
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2003
Common Sense Media says
Shoddy animation, but still classic Seuss.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Green Eggs and Ham remains one of the great childhood favorites. The video doesn't depart in any way from the book. Moreover, it has innovative rhymes that help children with language skills and creativity. And the other two stories on the video -- The Tooth Book and Ten Apples Up On Top -- are also great children's classics that teach great skills while amusing your kids.
What's the story?
The main feature in this collection of three animated tales is Dr. Seuss' classic story about the ever-persistent Sam I Am, who finally convinces a picky eater to try some yummy green eggs and ham. All of Seuss' catchy rhymes are here ("You may like them. You will see. You may like them in a tree!). Next up is "The Tooth Book," which discusses all the places teeth are found and ways to keep them clean and healthy. And the third story, "Ten Apples Up On Top," uses inventive word play to help children learn to count.
Is it any good?
GREEN EGGS AND HAM features good stories with positive messages though the visuals, narration, and music are not very compelling. The antics of Sam I Am are still a big hit in this version of Green Eggs and Ham, despite the drawback of the visuals -- crudely animated cutouts of Seuss's original illustrations. The second two episodes, "The Tooth Book" and "Ten Apples Up On Top," do not even offer the fanciful Dr. Seuss drawings, but are illustrated by Roy McKie.
Though faithful representations of Seuss books, the videos will not accomplish the original goal of the beginner books, which was teaching kids to read. But the word play may still hold their attention while aiding language skills and creativity.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes Dr. Suess' material so popular. What's fun about his works? Why do they remain popular through the years?
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Didn't even make it to green eggs and ham!
I didn't get to the green eggs and ham video, just the first one with the creatures that either did or didn't have starts on their chests. The words stupid and hate were used many times, words that I don't encourage around my house. I also don't like how mean the animals with the stars were to the ones without, i don't think the message was positive at all.
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Awesome
Great movie!I thought it was very educational
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| Topics: | book characters |
| Studio: | Universal Pictures |
| Director: | Carroll Ballard |
| Cast: | Hal Smith, Hans Conried |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 110 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | October 7, 2003 |
| DVD release date: | October 7, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
| MPAA explanation: | General Audiences |
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