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| These timeless children's books by Dr. Seuss can bring out the child in any adult. Compare prices or select the 'book details' link to get more information on the book (details provided courtesy of Amazon.com). |
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The Cat in the Hat
By: Dr. Seuss
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He may be an old standby, but he never lets us down. When in doubt, turn to the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. There's another, hidden adventure, too: this book really will help children learn to read. With his simple and often single-vowel vocabulary, the good Doctor knew what he was doing: hear it, learn it, read it--laughing all the way. The Cat in the Hat is a must for any child's library. |
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Green Eggs and Ham (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
By: Dr. Seuss
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This timeless Dr. Seuss classic was first published in 1960, and has been delighting readers ever since. Sam-I-am is as persistent as a telemarketer, changing as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored. He tries every manner of presentation with this 'nouveau cuisine'--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat--to no avail. Then finally, finally the doubter caves under the tremendous pressure exerted by the tireless Sam-I-am. And guess what? Well, you probably know what happens, but even after reading Green Eggs and Ham the thousandth time, the climactic realization that green eggs and ham are 'so good, so good, you see' is still a rush. As usual, kids will love Dr. Seuss's wacky rhymes and whimsical illustrations--and this time, they might even be so moved as to finally take a taste of their broccoli. (Ages 4 to 8) |
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
By: Dr. Seuss
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Inspirational yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a perfect sendoff for children, 1 to 100, entering any new phase of their lives. Kindergartners, graduate students, newlyweds, newly employeds--all will glean shiny pearls of wisdom about the big, bountiful future. The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: 'You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights.' At the same time, he won't delude the starry-eyed upstart about the pitfalls of life: 'You can get all hung up / in a prickle-ly perch. / And your gang will fly on. / You'll be left in a Lurch.' But fear not! Dr. Seuss, with his inimitable illustrations and exhilarating rhymes, is convinced ('98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed') that success is imminent. As long as you remember 'to be dexterous and deft. And NEVER mix up your right foot with your left,' things should work out. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter |
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
By: DR SEUSS
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'Did you ever fly a kite in bed? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?' Such are the profound, philosophical queries posed in this well-loved classic by Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel. While many rhymes in this couplet collection resemble sphinx-worthy riddles, Seuss's intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. It matters little that each wonderful vignette has nothing to do with the one that follows. (We move seamlessly from a one-humped Wump and Mister Gump to yellow pets called the Zeds with one hair upon their heads.) Children today will be as entranced by these ridiculous rhymes as they have been since the book's original publication in 1960--so amused and enchanted, in fact, they may not even notice they are learning to read! (Ages 4 to 8) |
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Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners)
By: Dr. Seuss
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Oh, the wonderful things Mr. Brown can do! In this 'Book of Wonderful Noises,' Mr. Brown struts his stuff, as he imitates everything from popping corks to horse feet ('pop pop pop pop' and 'klopp klopp klopp,' respectively) while inviting everyone to join him in the fun. Young readers who are still learning their sounds and letters will get a wacky workout as they follow along with the very serious-looking, squinty-eyed Mr. Brown. Whether it's eggs frying in a pan or a hippo chewing gum, the skillful Mr. Brown just keeps topping himself, with a 'sizzle sizzle' or a 'grum grum grum.' 'Mr. Brown is so smart he can even do this: he can even make a noise like a goldfish kiss!... pip!' As usual, the words and pictures of Dr. Seuss make reading (and making all sorts of funny noises) impossible to resist. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? will stay fresh through many a giggling reading. --Paul Hughes |
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Dr. Seuss's ABC (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
By: DR SEUSS
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Fox in Socks (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
By: Dr. Seuss
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'This Fox is a tricky fox. He'll try to get your tongue in trouble.' Dr. Seuss gives fair warning to anyone brave enough to read along with the Fox in Socks, who likes to play tongue-twisting games with his friend Mr. Knox. 'Here's an easy game to play. Here's an easy thing to say.... New socks. Two socks. Whose socks? Sue's socks.' But Mr. Fox Socks isn't about to let Knox off so easy. Soon Goo-Goose is choosing to chew chewy gluey blue goo, while tweetle beetles battle with paddles in a puddle (in case you were wondering, that's called a 'tweetle beetle puddle paddle battle'). Mr. Knox gets exasperated: 'I can't blab such blibber blubber! My tongue isn't made of rubber.' But he catches on to the game before it's all through. One of Seuss's best, this must-read-aloud classic is guaranteed to get many giggles out of readers young and old. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes |
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The Lorax
By: Dr. Seuss
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When Dr. Seuss gets serious, you know it must be important. Published in 1971, and perhaps inspired by the 'save our planet' mindset of the 1960s, The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment. In The Lorax, we find what we've come to expect from the illustrious doctor: brilliantly whimsical rhymes, delightfully original creatures, and weirdly undulating illustrations. But here there is also something more--a powerful message that Seuss implores both adults and children to heed. The now remorseful Once-ler--our faceless, bodiless narrator--tells the story himself. Long ago this enterprising villain chances upon a place filled with wondrous Truffula Trees, Swomee-Swans, Brown Bar-ba- loots, and Humming-Fishes. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula Tree tufts, he greedily chops them down to produce and mass-market Thneeds. ('It's a shirt. It's a sock. It's a glove. It's a hat.') As the trees swiftly disappear and the denizens leave for greener pastures, the fuzzy yellow Lorax (who speaks for the trees 'for the trees have no tongues') repeatedly warns the Once-ler, but his words of wisdom are for naught. Finally the Lorax extricates himself from the scorched earth (by the seat of his own furry pants), leaving only a rock engraved 'UNLESS.' Thus, with his own colorful version of a compelling morality play, Dr. Seuss teaches readers not to fool with Mother Nature. But as you might expect from Seuss, all hope is not lost--the Once-ler has saved a single Truffula Tree seed! Our fate now rests in the hands of a caring child, who becomes our last chance for a clean, green future. (Ages 4 to 8) |
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There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
By: DR SEUSS
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
By: Dr. Seuss
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'The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason.' Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must stop. His 'wonderful, awful' idea is to don a Santa outfit, strap heavy antlers on his poor, quivering dog Max, construct a makeshift sleigh, head down to Whoville, and strip the chafingly cheerful Whos of their Yuletide glee once and for all. Looking quite out of place and very disturbing in his makeshift Santa get-up, the Grinch slithers down chimneys with empty bags and stealing the Whos' presents, their food, even the logs from their humble Who-fires. He takes the ramshackle sleigh to Mt. Crumpit to dump it and waits to hear the sobs of the Whos when they wake up and discover the trappings of Christmas have disappeared. Imagine the Whos' dismay when they discover the evil-doings of Grinch in his anti-Santa guise. But what is that sound? It's not sobbing, but singing! Children simultaneously adore and fear this triumphant, twisted Seussian testimonial to the undaunted cheerfulness of the Whos, the transcendent nature of joy, and of course, the growth potential of a heart that's two sizes too small. This holiday classic is perfect for reading aloud to your favorite little Whos. (Ages 4 to 8) |
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You're Only Old Once! : A Book for Obsolete Children
By: DR SEUSS
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Subtitled A Book for Obsolete Children, this unusual item in the Seuss canon doesn't really belong among the children's books. Written to celebrate the nonsense master's 82nd birthday, it follows 'you' (an elderly gent in a suit and white moustache) through a physical check-up in some fiendish geriatric clinic. You are measured, prodded, and subjected to all the medical indignities familiar and unfamiliar to the elderly. 'You must see Dr. Pollen, our Allergy Whiz, who knows every sniffle and itch that there is... He will check your reactions to thumbtacks and glue, catcher's mitts, leaf mould, and cardigans too. Nasturtiums and marble cake, white and blue chalks, anthracite coal and the feathers of hawks.' It's clear that the process is going to be long, but much shorter than the bill. The blurb on the back says it all: 'Is this a children's book? Well... not immediately. You buy a copy for your child now and you give it to him on his 70th birthday.' Actually, it would make an amusing gift for anyone over 40. --Richard Farr |
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And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street
By: DR SEUSS
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Marco is in a pickle. His father has instructed him to keep his eyes peeled for interesting sights on the way to and from school, but all Marco has seen is a boring old horse and wagon. Imagine if he had something more to report, say, a zebra pulling the wagon. Or better yet, the zebra could be pulling a blue and gold chariot. No, wait! Maybe it should be a reindeer in that harness. Marco's story grows ever more elaborate as he reasons that a reindeer would be happier pulling a sled, then that a really unusual sight would be an elephant with a ruby-bedecked rajah enthroned on top. 'Say! That makes a story that no one can beat, / When I say that I saw it on Mulberry Street.' Time and again, Marco tops himself until he is positively wound up with excitement and bursts into his home to tell his dad what he saw on Mulberry Street. Pulitzer-prize winning Dr. Seuss needs no introduction. His ode to the imagination of a child is as fresh and exquisitely outlandish today as it was when first published in 1937. This is a classic that will never fade with age. (Ages 3 to 8) --Emilie Coulter |
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Horton Hears a Who
By: Dr. Seuss
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Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance--all wrapped up, thank goodness, in a comical and even absurd package. Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust, and spends much of the book trying to protect the infinitesimal creatures who live on it from the derision and trickery of other animals, who think their elephant friend has gone quite nutty. But worse is in store: an eagle carries away the clover in which Horton has placed the life-bearing speck, and 'let that small clover drop somewhere inside / of a great patch of clovers a hundred miles wide!' Horton wins in the end, after persuading the 'Who's' to make as much noise as possible and prove their existence. This classic is not only fun, but a great way to introduce thoughtful children to essentially philosophical questions. How, after all, are we so sure there aren't invisible civilizations floating by on every mote? (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr |
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I Can Read With My Eyes Shut (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
By: Dr. Seuss
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Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book
By: Dr. Seuss
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Yertle the Turtle
By: Dr Seuss
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Yet more wisdom cast down from high atop Mt. Seuss, this cheerful trio of tales teaches some valuable lessons in humility--thanks to a sharp-eyed worm, a bragging bear and rabbit, a fuzzy-tailed bird, and a couple hundred turtles led by their foolish King Yertle. Yertle's story leads off with his attempt to build a bigger kingdom on the backs of his loyal subjects (literally). King of everything he can see, Yertle orders his turtles to stack up under him to build a towering throne. ('He made each turtle stand on another one's back and he piled them all up in a nine-turtle stack.') But a plain little turtle named Mack--stuck at the bottom--decides he's had enough. ('I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down on the bottom we, too, should have rights!') Following Yertle's downfall, a whiny girl-bird named Gertrude McFuzz wishes she had two feathers, just like Miss Lolla-Lee-Lou: 'One droopy-droop feather. That's all that she had. And, oh! That one feather made Gertrude so sad.' But even when Gertrude gets her wish--and then some--she finds that vanity has its price. Meanwhile, in 'The Big Brag,' a proud rabbit and an even-prouder bear duke it out in a battle of the senses, arguing over who's the best of the beasts, only to get their clever comeuppance from a wild-eyed little worm. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes |
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