Dr. Seuss' 'The Cat in the Hat' Movie Storybook
#1 of 236 in Dr. Seuss Movie Storybook Series
What’s inside...
A fabulous story and activity book, with stories from The Cat in the Hat movie, stickers, fun activities and more! This bumper, fun-filled book has stories from The Cat in the Hat movie, plus some great colour photos of the Cat, Thing One, Thing Two -- and, of course, Conrad and Sally! It features pictures to colour and some great reusable stickers -- a must for all fun-loving Cat fans!
Discussion points
What do you think would happen if the Cat in the Hat visited our house?
How did the fish feel about the Cat's visit, and why do you think he felt that way?
What would you do if Thing One and Thing Two started causing trouble in our home?
Can you think of some rules you would make if a mischievous cat visited us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters' actions and the consequences. Use open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and empathy. Highlight the importance of responsibility and rules when discussing the characters’ behavior. Lastly, make connections to real-life scenarios to deepen their understanding and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, the Cat brings chaos to Sally and her brother's home when their mother is away, highlighting the importance of being responsible even in the absence of supervision.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of following rules and taking care of their surroundings, even when no one is watching.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The Cat in the Hat shows how a dull, rainy day can be transformed using creativity and imagination, turning the house into a playful adventure.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination to find fun and creative solutions to boredom, fostering creativity in everyday activities.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The story teaches that actions have consequences, as seen when the Cat's games cause a mess, leading to distress for Sally and her brother.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider the potential outcomes of their actions and make more thoughtful decisions in their daily interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: When faced with the problem of cleaning up before their mother returns, the children, along with the Cat, come up with a solution to fix the mess caused during the day.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of addressing problems directly and collaborating to find solutions.