While Dr. Seuss is not addressing the same thing that Paul is talking about to the Corinthians, "There's a Wocket in my Pocket" is, without a doubt, about the wonder and fear inherent in the unseen...even if the kid in the book claims to have seen and talked with these friends of his.
"Wocket" is fun little book of rhymes. Its about a kid who imagines strange creatures lurking in the dark corners and behind the objects in his house.
The story begins with the Zamp in the Lamp and builds to the crescendo of the Tellar, Nellar, Gellar, Dellar, Bellar, Wellar, and Zellar in the cellar. The book ends nicely (especially for the purpose of getting one's kids to sleep) with a Zillow on a pillow.
I'm a big fan of Seuss. This book, while not being one of his truly great "MASTERPIECE" masterpieces (my favorite being The Sleep Book), is still one of those typically Seussian mere masterpieces--remarkably fun and entertaining--especially great for the youngest of readers.
I must also take a moment here to once more praise the near indestructibility of board books...even my kids can't destroy them.
All in all "There's a Wocket in my Pocket!" merits a hearty recommendation.
