Come Over to My House

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 8, 2016

Review

This Cat in the Hat Beginner Book "Come Over to My House" has the same classic 1966 Dr. Seuss text with new illustrations from 2016. The story follows a little boy as he is invited into the homes of children all over the world from a multitude of different countries and regions. Not only does the book introduce a variety of house structures (from straw huts to mansions, to tin lodgings and houseboats), it also includes a look into the surrounding cultures, meals, climate and customs. The boy milks goats on a farm, rides an ostrich, and looks up a the Northern Lights. He reads books, herds sheep, and rides a gondola down a river street. The soft, charming illustrations incite a feeling of wanderlust, giving children a feeling of excitement and making foreign places seem a little less foreign. Good blend of words and pictures & easy for children to read alone. Great story overall.

Overall Book Score: very good