The Nonsense Show — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Yes, there’s something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous on every page of this book. But it’s not a mistake – it’s nonsense! Nonsense lies at the heart of many beloved nursery rhymes. Children readily accept odd statements like “the cow jumped over the moon” and “the dish ran away with the spoon.” This fanciful bending of reality is also basic to surrealism.
In this book, nonsense and surrealism combine to spark creativity and imagination. What’s true? What’s impossible? What’s absolutely absurd? From Eric Carle, creator of the classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes a book to make children laugh and think, preparing them for a lifetime of loving both words and art.
Praise for The Nonsense Show
A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015!
* "Carle creates fun and laughter in this homage to the surrealist artist René Magritte. [P]erfect for storytimes and silly times all round. Carle hits it out of the nonsense park!"–Booklist, starred review
* "A sure hit as a read-aloud and a definite purchase for picture book collections."–School Library Journal, starred review
* "A picture book made to incite pleasure and joy."–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "[The Nonsense Show], with its cleanly designed white pages, makes the unexpected elements of the imagery stand out and prompts questions and wonder."–Horn Book, starred review
Frequently asked questions
Is The Nonsense Show appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on whimsical and nonsensical scenarios without any physical conflict or harm. No genuinely frightening content in the book. The whimsical nature of the illustrations and scenarios is intended to be fun and playful, not scary.
Does The Nonsense Show have violence?
No violence depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on whimsical and nonsensical scenarios without any physical conflict or harm.
Does The Nonsense Show have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content in the book. The whimsical nature of the illustrations and scenarios is intended to be fun and playful, not scary.
Does The Nonsense Show have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the book's homage to surrealism and do not mention any religious themes or practices.
Does The Nonsense Show have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The narrative focuses on absurd and nonsensical imagery without addressing race.
Does The Nonsense Show have profanity?
No profanity present in the book. The content is aimed at young readers and maintains an appropriate tone throughout.
Does The Nonsense Show have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative is centered around surrealism and nonsense rather than environmental issues.
Does The Nonsense Show have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within 'The Nonsense Show'.
Does The Nonsense Show have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a variety of characters in nonsensical situations without promoting specific gender expectations.
Does The Nonsense Show have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. Search results focus on unrelated media and do not reference any LGBTQ+ content in 'The Nonsense Show'.
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