Bartholomew and the Oobleck: (Caldecott Honor Book) (Classic Seuss)

BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK is sort of a sequel to THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS. Unlike most of Dr. Seuss' other rhythmic works, BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK is written in simple prose. It is a cautionary tale to be careful what you wish for and a reminder that even the most powerful may find themselves at the mercy of an even more powerful force, which was an important lesson to be...more

BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK is sort of a sequel to THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS. Unlike most of Dr. Seuss' other rhythmic works, BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK is written in simple prose. It is a cautionary tale to be careful what you wish for and a reminder that even the most powerful may find themselves at the mercy of an even more powerful force, which was an important lesson to be learned following the horrors of the Second World War. Dr. Seuss was a gift to the world of imagination and young readers, and BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK is just one of his many gems.   hide

This is probably one of my Seuss favorites. Far from the easy-reader genre, this is a great fairy tale-ish story, complete with moral, that shows imagination, plot, and heart. Not to mention a single idea that has created projects for elementary teachers everywhere (let's make oobleck!) The story is of Bartholmew, the page to a King who is unsatisfied by the usual things...more

This is probably one of my Seuss favorites. Far from the easy-reader genre, this is a great fairy tale-ish story, complete with moral, that shows imagination, plot, and heart. Not to mention a single idea that has created projects for elementary teachers everywhere (let's make oobleck!) The story is of Bartholmew, the page to a King who is unsatisfied by the usual things that come out of the sky. In a surprisingly scary bit, he has his magicians make something new... This is fantastic to read aloud or silently, and Seuss' skill in storytelling is evident.   hide

My husband and I often read this when we've had a tough day. It sounds silly, but it has some great lessons to be learned and a way of conveying to us be careful what you're complaining about because sometimes the way we imagine things is lie the Oobleck...sticking and hard to clean-up...plus, it makes us giggle...

My favorite when I was a kid.

My all-time favorite Seuss book.

This is a fantastic book that drives home the point that you don't always need some thing new and to be happy with what you have, for the alternative could be much much worse.

This was my favorite as a young child.

In a delightful departure from his usual sing-song rhyming prose, Dr. Seuss takes us to a kingdom we would be wise to understand. "Even kings can't rule the sky," advises Bartholmew Cubbins. The oobleck reminds us that sometimes getting exactly what we want can be a sticky business. But the story also reminds us that for all the complexities of our hearts desires, the simplest apologies, we...more

In a delightful departure from his usual sing-song rhyming prose, Dr. Seuss takes us to a kingdom we would be wise to understand. "Even kings can't rule the sky," advises Bartholmew Cubbins. The oobleck reminds us that sometimes getting exactly what we want can be a sticky business. But the story also reminds us that for all the complexities of our hearts desires, the simplest apologies, we often find, are more liberating than any magic words.   hide

I think he phoned this one in. I liked it as a kid. Weeeeird but fascinating.