Mention "The Cat in the Hat" to my five year old Gabriel (who's an advanced reader at his age) and his face instantly lights up. I mean, who doesn't love this classic character created by Dr. Seuss? This mischievous, exuberantly chaotic cat that wears a tall, red and white-striped hat and a red bow tie?
I remember my experience as a young reader myself years ago. Every time we have a library hour in school, I always pick The Cat in the Hat books as long as they're available. Now as both a mother and teacher, I pass down my enthusiasm for good, quality reads to my kids. The Cat in the Hat books are the best books I am proud to have introduced to them. My kids will read any book from the Beginner Books collection, “The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library", any time! :) 
Recently, we were sent the new The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Wings & Things DVD by NCircle Entertainment for review.
My kids' favorite Dr. Seuss characters coming to life on screen? What a fun, clever idea!
Voiced by award-winning actor Martin Short, Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat guides friends Sally and Nick – with a little help from the Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2 – on fun-filled adventures where they make natural-science discoveries, from how bees make honey to why owls sleep during the day.
Filled with both adventure and silliness, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, based on the acclaimed The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library book series, will appeal to preschoolers’ natural curiosity, and engage them in the process of scientific exploration and discovery.
Although the Cat knows a lot of things, his insatiable curiosity to learn more about the world leads to adventures with Sally and Nick in his one-of-a-kind Thinga-ma-jigger, a marvelously Seuss-ian contraption that sprouts wings, pontoons, booster rockets, skis, and just about anything else needed to find the answer. The inquisitive gang travels to the bottom of the sea to observe giant sea worms, zips to the rain forest to visit animals living in Kapok trees, and shrinks to bee-size to visit a hive and learn how honey is made. Guided by the Cat, the kids figure things out by observing, collecting and managing clues, making connections, constructing and evaluating theories, and having discussions -- all in a preschool-appropriate manner.
Also this Fall, PBS Kids is premiering THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! tv series to support science learning for preschoolers nationwide. I checked our local PBS WETA channel and the first episode will air on September 7th at 8:30 AM (EST).
Anyway, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Wings & Things DVD is set to be released on September 7th, 2010 as well, so keep an eye for it then at your leading book retailers, at Amazon or at NCircleEntertainment.com for $11.99.
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About the Author: Jocelyn Duncan is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
