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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

(1938, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Dr. Seuss, Illustrated by Dr. Seuss)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    A delightful, funny early Seuss effort.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Others persecute Bartholomew for something he cannot control. The king spanks his nephew.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Bartholomew's hats are shot from his head with arrows. Bartholomew is imprisoned and subjected to a scary experiences, and repeatedly comes close to death. Bartholomew is threatened with beheading, and there's a plot to push him from a castle tower.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

Parents need to know that this is an entrancing read-aloud. Bartholomew faces perils cheerfully, correctly assuming that his own blamelessness will carry him through -- he models good sense, optimism, and self-esteem. Beautiful prose, funny dialogue, and expressive illustrations may inspire kids to write their own tales or dramatize this one.

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  • Families can talk about Bartholomew's plight. Have you ever been blamed for something that wasn't your fault? How did you handle it? Were you, like Bartholomew, absolved in the end? How do you think Bartholomew's situation might have turned out if he had been less gracious and polite?
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