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Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites

What’s the Story?

Reviewed byNancy Warren
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?

4
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.

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