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Summary: Just Read It ... Don't Try to Understand!
Review: If you approach Seuss's "Cat in the Hat" looking to be told a story worthy of the Modern Library's #1 book of the 20th Century, then you will most likely be disappointed. But if you throw aside your expectations of what makes a book great and just read the words as you would the people, places, sights and sounds that trigger your thoughts during the course of a normal day, then you will be amazed.In "Cat," Theodor Seuss Geisel uses his superhuman vocabulary and literary knowledge to relate a day in the life of a couple children and the animals and things with whom they interact. Seuss's words are abnormally sophisticated, yet one never gets the feeling he is simply showing off. While his writing style is often referred to as stream-of-consciousness, it is clear that every word is appropriately placed and deeply thought out. As "Cat" meanders along through its day, the objects that enter the periphery of the protagonists triggers emotions and thoughts that lead to: poems, songs, theological and political discussions, laughing, shouting, incoherent noises, etc. The novel ranges from sublime to aggravating, but that is only because it is so true to its form. How many times in a normal day, if we were to stop and ruminate upon what we were just thinking, would we then think, "What was that?" But then it's quickly on to the next interaction destined to spark different emotions, thoughts, ideas, etc... It is impossible to sum this book up. It follows no plot or pattern other than that it is simply 1 day. Two people, a cat, a goldfish, and two things... 1 day. Reading this book reminded me at times of the Simpsons episode where Homer is seen watching an episode of David Lynch's Twin Peaks. "Brilliant!" Homer remarks, but then quietly to himself, "I have no idea what is going on here." While I often found myself in Homer's predicament while reading Cat, I was always able to appreciate Seuss's writing, even if the individual words were all I understood. For that reason, I plan on reading this book again several years from now to see what life has taught me that might expand my understanding of Seuss's beautiful day.
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Summary: Hannah knows about the cat.
Review: The title of my book is "The Cat in the Hat." I liked this humorous, fiction story so well that I gave it a five star rating. Read on and see why...
In the story, ths cat comes to these people's house. He does all kinds of tricks and makes a mess of their house. The kids tell the cat to leave right now. He cleans up his mess and is gone. Right after that the mom walks in.
The characters in this book are Sally, her brother, the cat, a fish, and their mom. The story takes place at Sally and her brother house. The theme of this story is listen to your mother or you'll pay for it.
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Summary: The Cat In the Hat
Review: The Cat In the Hat is a fiction story that rhymes about two kids who can't go out and play because its to wet outside. During the story their gets house gets destroyed by 10 little cats in hats called things. He lets them in one by one to help clean up the house but ends up destroying it even more. The main characters are wasThe Cat In the Hat which has really tall hat and has a bowtie around his neck. Sally who is a young girl with short hair with a bow in it and a young boy but they don't tell his name. The setting is a house and it is daylight. The author tells the story in 1st person point of view. I think this book whould be even better if it wasn't so long.
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Summary: Cat In The Hat
Review: This tape really disappointed me. It is just a story with pictures. I can read the book to my daughters and they would like that much better than hearing it from a video tape. It is awful. My recommendation is, don't waste your money!
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Summary: You Won't Be Able to Stop Rhyming
Review: This book is fantastic, of course. I can't say anything bad about it, except that THIS BOOK WILL EAT YOUR BRAIN. After reading it a couple times a night for weeks on end, I found myself *thinking* in rhyme. Everything I read entered my head in a rhyming rhythm! I couldn't stop! It will drive you nuts, but at the same time it is funny. It's only fair to warn your friends and family beforehand. Every time it rains you will think "I know it is wet / And the sun it not sunny / But we can have lots of good fun / That is funny"! This book is a great way to start discussions with your kids about emotions and how their actions make other people feel.
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Summary: No. No. Don't do that
Review: This book teaches kids that when they arent suppose to do somethign and they do it anyways that they might have to suffer the consequences that go along with there actions. Although there aren't really talking cats and talking fish's this was a good way to teach them about making smart choices.
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Summary: Wrong Version
Review: How was I to know they would come up with this new, pathetic version and give it the same title/packaging as the original? I was super-eager to purchase this for my 2-year old (and myself), but was sadly disappointed at the change in format. They need to make a clearer distinction between this and the 1972 animated classic. What a rip-off!
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Summary: A CAT IS NOT JUST ANY CAT!
Review: If it is a Dr. Seuss book, it is definitely good! "The Cat in the Hat" is, by now, a classic and all-time favourite of children everywhere. There is something about the wording and rhyme that stays forever in a young child's mind and heart, and they are sure to remember the Dr. Seuss books long after they have outgrown their childhood. This one is about a very strange cat indeed and is sure to bring a few giggles from both you and your child. This was one my three daughters' most read books of the Dr. Seuss collection, along with "Green Eggs and Ham." In turn they were read to their children. Both books, and all Dr. Seuss books, are highly recommended and are sure to delight any youngster.
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Summary: Do not waste your money
Review: I received this movie yesterday for my niece and viewed it before giving it to her. I was VERY DISAPPOINTED. All it was was the book being read to me. No animation, just scans of the book. I can read the book to her and have more enthusiasm than the person on the tape and I can have the quality time with her. IT IS NOT EVEN WORTH THE SHIPPING LET ALONE THE PRICE OF THE TAPE.
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Summary: Not the classic I remember!
Review: This is NOT the movie I thought it was going to be. The person from amazon that wrote a review was WAY off. If you are looking for the classic Cat in the Hat that was animated with fun music this NOT it. I bought it after reading the Amazon review and was very disappointed. It's someone reading the book..same pics from the book. If I could return this movie I would. My 3 yr old has watched it more that once that's why it gets 1 star.
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