Customer Reviews

Horton Hatches the Egg/If I Ran the Circus [VHS]

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This is not the fully animated version that has been shown on television ... it is the illustrated version narrated by Billy Crystal (who does a wonderful job, BTW). Having said that, my four year old has only seen this version, and minimal as the animation is, he loved it. Also included on the tape is "If I Ran the Circus" (or "Circus McGurkus", if that helps jog your memory), which is much longer, silly, and just as engaging to my son.

I don't regret buying this version, but I'm disappointed I didn't read the description more carefully before throwing it in my cart (as a child, I really fell in love with the fully animated version).

The cartoon I was looking for was the original "Horton Hatches the Egg" aired in 1942 by Looney Tunes. This video was good for children and Billy Crystal did well with the voices of the different characters

The stories of Dr. Seuss are fun and enjoyable to adults as well as children. The characters are entertaining and the stories always have a deeper message. In the case of Horton Hatches the Egg, the message is of loyalty, patience, and perseverence as seen in Horton the elephant. The story shows that hard times may come but nature has its ways of giving everyone what they have earned. Children will remember the fun and unique tale and adults will appreciate the message that the story gives.

My son loves Dr Suess,Horton Hatches the Egg, and when the old video finally died I looked for a replacement. Thankfully I found some on Amazon! My son is autistic and the replacement needed to be exactly like the original or he would not like it. Thank you!

I ordered this video to use during a Dr. Seuss celebration that our school has for the kids every year. I was hesitant, because i knew the animation was old, and wasn't sure how they would like it. The book that we were featuring was "If I Ran the Circus". The kids loved the video! They laughed and giggled and paid attention to what was on the screen. They even watched "Horton Hatches the Egg". I wish that the video could be put on a DVD so it would be more accessible.

My favorite childhood story with a great catch line....
"I meant what I said and I said what I meant"...
great phrase to live by!!!!
Horton Hatches the Egg is wonderful!!!!