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Oh, Say Can You Say? — Content Guide for Parents

By Dr. SeussRandom House Children's BooksISBN 978039484255448 pages
Oh, Say Can You Say?

Found in this book

None of the 9 themes were found in the reviews we checked.

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

Content themes

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Tongue twisters abound in this classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book!

A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year


"Bed Spreaders spread spreads on beds.

Bread Spreaders spread butter on breads.

And that Bed Spreader better watch out how he's spreading . . .

or that Bread Spreader's sure going to butter his bedding."

This riotous collection weaves together a wonderment of words designed to twist the lips. Wordsmiths and beginning readers will love Oh, Say Can You Say? and treasure tackling these tangled tongue teasers.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Oh, Say Can You Say? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Reviews we checked describe none of the 9 themes we track. Review the breakdown above to decide if it fits your family.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Oh, Say Can You Say? have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

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