Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Storytime for Kids
- Published
- April 17, 2026
- Duration
- 5:09
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
Discusses kids, family.
Summary
This classic children's story by Dr. Seuss follows a page boy named Bartholomew Cubbins as he navigates a crisis caused by a bored and arrogant King. Discontent with normal weather, the monarch commands his magicians to conjure a sticky, green substance called Oobleck to fall from the sky. The viscous material quickly clogs the kingdom, trapping citizens …
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This classic children's story by Dr. Seuss follows a page boy named Bartholomew Cubbins as he navigates a crisis caused by a bored and arrogant King. Discontent with normal weather, the monarch commands his magicians to conjure a sticky, green substance called Oobleck to fall from the sky. The viscous material quickly clogs the kingdom, trapping citizens and animals in a gooey mess that no magic can reverse. Bartholomew eventually saves the land by convincing the ruler to take personal responsib
Themes
- kids
- family