We’re dealing, at the moment, with Ruby’s first obsession. If she’s anything like me, and I can see little streaks of behaviour that suggest that she is, then it’s the first of many many crazes.
Ruby’s first obsession is Dr Seuss, specifically, any and all things related to The Cat In The Hat. We’ve been buying her Dr Seuss books since she was very little, because I really love to read them, and the rhyme and repetition, and frankly, slightly disturbing illustrations hold her attention when we read to her. Cat In The Hat aside, her favourites are Hop on Pop, which she knows to the point of being able to recite it to us, and Green Eggs and Ham. She won’t go to sleep without having The Cat In The Hat, and at least one one Dr Seuss book read to her.
A little while ago, my sister bought her the DVD of the Cat In The Hat movie that came out in 2004, and since then it’s barely come out of the DVD player. Now, she and Darcy watch it every single day.
“Cat Hat” they both demand. And they sit there, on the sofa, pretty much transfixed, until the end. It’s 9:30 and it’s already been on once today. I’ve not had so much peace and quiet and ability to get on with stuff, for, well, a very long time.
It doesn’t stay particularly true to the story, (as that would make for a very short film) and parts of it are pretty crude, no doubt contributing to it’s PG, and not U rating, but over all it’s harmless and quite funny. And I think a pretty good job has been done on Seussing it up.
Anyway, I suppose I should be happy she’s not obsessed with Justin Bieber, like that three year old in the States, and that this little fad of hers at least has some intellectual and literary merit. And if it keeps her interested in books and reading, it can only be a good thing, right?!
SEUSS!!! My word, your Ruby has the most excellent taste :D
:D Seuss is awesome. I love that she loves the stories. I reckon she’ll learn to read quite young :) Does D Man like Seuss?