There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (Bright & Early Books)

A short little book which celebrates the imagination, as make-believe creatures appear throughout a little boy’s house. I love how some are friendly and some are not, and how Geisel expresses that, e.g. “But that NOOTH GRUSH on my TOOTH BRUSH…Him I could do without!” And how the boy is strong enough to say at the end, “I don’t care if you believe it. That’s the kind of house I live in. And I hope we never leave it.” Which perhaps veils the real message: I don’t care if you accept me. This wackiness is the way I am. And I don’t want to change.

Have you ever wondered what was hiding in your closet? The character in this story discovered all kinds of creatures around his house. He may not always see them but he has a feeling they are there. He has even talked to the Zelf on his shelf! This little boy loves his house full of friendly creatures lurking about and hopes he never leaves them.

I always enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss' books, but this one is by far my favorite. I had always wondered what was in my closet and under my bed, with this book I was able to over come my fears and even give those creatures wonderful names and often spoke to them when I was lonely or upset. Sleepy Head Ned Up Under My Bed was one of my best friends even though I never saw him!

This story can be used show more to help a student get over a fear he/she has expressed. It is also a wonderful book full of rhyming words and can be used for creative short stories and words. show less

I really liked this book for three reasons. First, I liked how the book was relatable for young readers. Many children are afraid of what lies behind their staircase, in their drawers, or under their bed. Dr. Seuss’s playful imagination makes up silly names for monsters and shows that they aren't mean or scary just funny looking. Next, I really liked how Dr. Seuss organized his text throughout the pages. The use of text features positively emphasized specific words throughout the story. In each verse the words that rhymed were capitalized. For example, “Sometimes I feel quite CERTAIN there’s a JERTAIN in the CURTAIN.” This is a great way to teach young readers about rhyming, as the words that rhyme stand out to the reader. The show more silly rhymes and interesting pictures keep young readers attentive. The illustrations were very creative throughout the story. The imaginative pictures drawn throughout the text perfectly depict what’s going on. For example, imaginary creatures are drawn to go along with the words he uses, such as "GELLAR," "ZELLAR," and "DELLAR," which are not real words. Overall, the main idea of this story is to not be afraid of things that come your away because they are just silly. show less

A little boy recounts all the made-up creatures that live in his household items, like a Findow in a window and a Ghair under a chair. This book is fun for talking to kids about rhyming words and for just having a silly read together. However, it's not one of my personal favorites by Dr. Seuss as it lacks any kind of plot or message.

I liked this book for two reasons. The first reason is because of it's language. The rhyming is kept very simple and silly, for instance, "Sometimes I feel quite certain there's a jertain in the curtain." Although there are made up words throughout the book, it adds a fun element to learning basic rhymes. The second reason is because of its illustrations. The illustrations are filled with color, and the color tends to fit the mood of that particular page. For instance, when he talks about the "vug under the rug" that he is scared of, the colors consist of dark blues and purple, giving a "spooky" or "dark" feeling. The message of the story is that it doesn't matter if other people believe you; using your imagination can lead to great ideas.

Once again, we have a nother Dr. Seuss book that is very helpful for younger readers. Rereading this book now, it is easy to see how this style of writing is fun and enjoyable for children. The illustrations are wonderful as always and fantastical in nature. It is strange reading it again now because I see how this type of rhyming story would help children build their phonemic awareness. Practicing the sounds of letters and how that changes what the word is is an important skill for young readers to develop. While there is no such thing as a "wocket" or a "zamp", just seeing or even hearing these words rhyme with words that do make sense help build a child's phonemic awareness. I do love this book because of it's many fantastical show more creatures that are within it. I remember as a child running around the house and looking for the creatures that were described in the book (zamp in a lamp). This book is a wonderful addition to any library and is both entertaining and informational (whether the child knows it or not.) show less

It's not as popular as "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish," "Green Eggs and Ham," or some other well-known Dr. Seuss book, but it's my favorite. In his classic rhyming style, using small and made-up words, Seuss describes various "monsters" hidden all over a young boy's home. In the end, though, the monsters aren't that scary. I love picking my favorite monster; it changes every time.