When I read the assignment for The Cat in the Hat, I really did not understand what "tension" there was in the book. I've read the book at least a hundred times, but I went back and read it yet once more. As far as tension goes in the book, I think that it shows that there is a fine line between living life to it's fullest compared to being wreckless and just simply not following the rules. The fish in the story is "tense" throughout the book because of the children messing up the house.
a. Is there a contemporary book that has this tension presented in The Cat in the Hat? I can think of two books right off the top of my head that have the same kind of nonsense vs. good sense type of format. These books are Jumanji and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
b. Does this book still appeal to children and why? Yes, it definitely appeals to children today. I think the reason it's so appealing is because of the language. It is a rhyming book for one, which always seems to be a popular format. The language is silly and kids like to be read those silly books that they can still make sense out of. Does that make sense?
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