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Chicken Soup With Rice

(1962, Non-Fiction - Poetry, Written by Maurice Sendak, Illustrated by Maurice Sendak)

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

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Each month has a poem with the soup theme.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

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What to watch out for

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    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Chicken Soup With Rice

Parents need to know that it won't take long before children start repeating this poem. The writing is simple yet entertaining, and the art conveys warmth.

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  • Families can talk about the soup theme in these poems. Which poems were your favorite, and where did the soup figure in those poems? Do you have a favorite kind of soup?
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    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    I love this book!!!!

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Wonderful classic for all ages! I remember this book from my childhood!

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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