Parents' Guide to

Hop on Pop

By Peter Lewis, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

A dazzling beginning reader by Dr. Seuss.

Book Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers 1963
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

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age 7+

Based on 4 parent reviews

salty.purple.seacats
salty.purple.seacats Parent
April 1, 2022
age 6+

Good For Teaching Rhyming Words

This is a great rhyming book for kids. It also serves as a fun, easy reader, though it may be a little challenging for most kindergarteners. First and second graders should be able to tackle most of the words in this Dr. Suess book

This title has:

Educational value
Lebron12James3
Lebron12James3 Parent
December 19, 2021
age 18+

Beautiful

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What's the Story?

Dr. Seuss freed children from the feudal yoke of Dick, Jane, Sally, and Spot. Here, words are sounds that roll around in your mouth, bounce off one another, and stick together in a sensible rhyme. Dr. Seuss's wild characters are old friends to readers.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (4 ):

Seuss uses words in this beginning reader like a pyrotechnist uses fireworks: in a controlled display of dazzle and wonder-making that teeters on the edge of anarchy. It delivers that delightful chill but never spills over into excess: "SONG LONG / a long, long song. / Good-by, Thing. / You sing too long." It's rewarding to watch a 5-year-old's eyes sparkle with pride after finishing this book -- and at 64 pages, there is a real sense of a book here. To witness her working through the pages with determination and pleasure is even more special.

The expressive, eccentric characters in their silly situations encourage young readers to keep turning the pages. Dr. Seuss' bold colors and compositions make his cartoons easy to read.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about rhymes and fun words. What's your favorite rhyme in this book? Try coming up with silly rhymes of your own.

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