Bartholomew and the Oobleck Paperback – January 1, 1999

I read this book to my class each year and we then make oobleck. Awesome

This is a great story with a couple of good lessons. We see 'magicians' who admit they don't know exactly the consequences of what they do, a vain ruler who thinks he order change for his own pleasure but not realizing the consequences, and the presence of a sensible youth who works to save his fellows and with the king to change his precipitous order. The magic words are kindness. I don't know if the author was thinking of pollution when he wrote it, around 1904 I think, but some results of industrialization were already affecting people adversely. So I give this 5 stars. I like the illustrations, nothing scary, very whimsical and humorous. I was not scared when I was 6 and my dad read it to me. Children like ooey gooey stuff, like that horrible green silly putty. As an adult, it's still fun to read, and kind of timely.

Dr seuss books are so much fun and child just loves reading them!

A little too advanced for younger kids but great collectible!

Very imaginative! Kings, Wizards, Soldiers, Commoners and oobleck with a moral.

I had as a child and now I gave it to my grandson. he too loves this book

I had never heard of this one then my 9yo was having it read to her at school as part of their science project (making oobleck ie corn starch and water). She loved it and insisted we buy it. I thought, "hey, it's Dr. Seuss, can't go wrong with that!" My 4 yo loves it!!! I've had to read it to her many times as she is on a mission to memorize the magicians' chant. Weird kid.The story has a good moral (apologizing and taking responsibility for your actions) but, being Dr. Seuss I don't have to say it's fun to read. It's not The Lorax (best kids' book of all time) but it's good!

I had a plan for this book! I have a very precocious 3 yr old grandchild who crafts and paints and does things beyond his age. I had planned to read this book to him and then have an adventure where we either made or I had waiting a sample of Oobleck. I found the book to be a bit too long and too involved for a 3 yr. old; maybe even some parts that might be a little scary. Instead, I used the idea of the book and made up my own story that was all quite fun and very positive. In my story the good King left a sample of Oobleck for my grandchild as a special gift. My idea turned out great. I would recommend the book for an older child and incorporating the idea of making your own Oobleck would be like frosting on the cake!! You can find the recipe on the internet, very easy!

Another classic from Dr. Suess, My son loved it. Arrived in great condition and very nicely packaged.

Para fans de Dr. Seuss o de las ciencias, es un cuento muy divertido.

Dr. Seuss books are always fun to read, when your kid is just learning to spell. This story has a moral as well! my kid just loves it!

Read to my class before making our own oobleck using cornflour and water (and a little food colouring for extra fun!) - children absolutely loved it!

This is a wonderful book. I used it for my matter unit while learning about properties of matter. The kids loved this book, and we even made oobleck after reading it! The kids have since chosen to read this book during free reading time.