gandpsmommy Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 After reading the first chapter of Stuart Little, did you assume that Mrs. Little delivered Stuart and that a human having a rodent child is part of the fantasy element, or did you assume that Stuart was adopted? I haven't seen the movie, but I have read that in the movie he is adopted. I figured this was just a divergence from the book that is common with movies loosely based on books. I'm wondering if another adult who said that Stuart had mouse parents and was adopted into the Little family had only seen the movie. What do you think? Thanks! Btw, it wouldn't really matter, but dd is doing a big project on this book for school (she is in public school) and I don't want to get it wrong! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 My kids assumed that Stuart came the way all other babies come. At that time they had no idea what that meant, though. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We never even questioned Stuart's origins. He just "was" and that is all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 After reading the first chapter of Stuart Little, did you assume that Mrs. Little delivered Stuart and that a human having a rodent child is part of the fantasy element, or did you assume that Stuart was adopted? I haven't seen the movie, but I have read that in the movie he is adopted. I figured this was just a divergence from the book that is common with movies loosely based on books. I'm wondering if another adult who said that Stuart had mouse parents and was adopted into the Little family had only seen the movie. What do you think? Thanks! Btw, it wouldn't really matter, but dd is doing a big project on this book for school (she is in public school) and I don't want to get it wrong! Thanks! I would assume a person who insisted Stuart was adopted had seen the movie and not read the book. To me, it was a clear fantasy element that the Littles had a mouse for a son. Nowhere does the book imply Stuart was adopted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I think the movie is a travesty. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 :iagree: My kids assumed that Stuart came the way all other babies come. At that time they had no idea what that meant, though. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We never even questioned Stuart's origins. He just "was" and that is all that matters. This is how it was for us too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We never even questioned Stuart's origins. He just "was" and that is all that matters. Exactly. My kids never even gave it a second thought and neither had I until about 3 minutes ago. LOL. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I would assume a person who insisted Stuart was adopted had seen the movie and not read the book. To me, it was a clear fantasy element that the Littles had a mouse for a son. Nowhere does the book imply Stuart was adopted. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We suffered through the book, and there are no mouse parents mentioned in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We didn't really question Stuart's origins either. It was part of the fantasy. Not an issue at all. We purchased the movie on a whim (and major sale) after reading the book - and promptly freecycled it. The messages the movie sends about adoption are not acceptable in our family (that Stuart's birthmother is his "real" mother, that birthparents can come and take a child away from a family, and if I remember correctly, Stuart's birthparents were far from the loving, courageous people that are my son's birthparents). ...We love the book, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Exactly. My kids never even gave it a second thought and neither had I until about 3 minutes ago. LOL. ;) This! :001_huh: I never have ever even thought about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We never even questioned Stuart's origins. He just "was" and that is all that matters. :iagree: Yes, this. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We never even questioned Stuart's origins. He just "was" and that is all that matters. :iagree: Us too. I haven't seen the movie, but it sounds like I'm not missing much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Exactly. My kids never even gave it a second thought and neither had I until about 3 minutes ago. LOL. ;) :iagree: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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