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Dr Seuss Books
 
Oh, the Places You ll Go! (Classic Seuss)
Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Random House
ISBN: 0001712330
 
 
Green Eggs and Ham (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
Green Eggs and Ham (I Can Read It All by Myself Beginner Books)
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Random House Books for Young Readers
Media Published: 1960-08-12
ISBN: 0394800168

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original publication of Green Eggs and Ham, we're making available--for a limited time only--a special foil-covered Party Edition at the regular-edition price of $8.99. This highly collectible edition of the beloved Seuss classic (the story of Sam-I-Am's determined campaign to convince another Seussian character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham) makes a perfect gift that will be cherished by young and old alike.

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)

 
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Random House Books for Young Readers
Media Published: 1957-03-12
ISBN: 0717260593

Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.

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.

 
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners)
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners)
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Random House Books for Young Readers
Media Published: 1970-08-12
ISBN: 0394806220

There isn't a sound Mr. Brown can't do, from a hippo's gum chewing to a goldfish's kiss. The noisemakers are graphically illustrated and the "sound effects" are printed in big lettering.

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

 
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself)
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself)
by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Hardcover from Random House Books for Young Readers
Media Published: 1960-03-12
ISBN: 0394800133

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved, classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book, we're releasing a foil-covered Party Edition at the regular-edition price of $8.99. Since 1960, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish has been introducing young readers to fantastically funny creatures like the seven-humped Wump, the winking Yink, the boxing Gox, and more than a few fanciful fish. A simple yet utterly silly book, it provides a perfect beginning reading experience-combining exuberant illustrations with easy-to-decode words that delight both eye and ear. Available for a limited time only, this highly collectible Party Edition is a great gift at a great value. Nothing fishy about it!

"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)

 
Dr. Seuss s Sleep Book
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
ISBN: 0606030808

"Deliberately calculated to make its readers yawn. No one could resist those zillions of astonishing sleepyheads."--The New York Times.

 
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
by Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - October 1957)

Seuss-Isms : Wise and Witty Prescriptions for Living from the Good Doctor (Random Reflections)
by Seuss, et al
(Hardcover)

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
(Hardcover - October 1981)

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
by Seuss, Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - January 1990)

Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)
by Seuss, Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover)

Fox in Socks
by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
(Hardcover - June 1965)

Horton Hears a Who
by Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - September 1954)

Hop on Pop
by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
(Hardcover - June 1963)

The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss
by Theodor Seuss Geisel, et al
(Hardcover)

The Lorax
by Dr. Seuss, et al
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) Amazon.com
Hardcover: 72 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.45 x 11.32 x 8.29 
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; (August 12, 1971) 
ISBN: 0394823370

The Lorax
by Dr. Seuss
Hardcover from Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
ISBN: 0606038493

The Sneetches and Other Stories
by Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - September 1988)

Dr Seuss's ABC : An Amazing Book (Bright and Early Board Book)
by Seuss
(Hardcover)

Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - June 1966)

A Hatful of Seuss: Five Favorite Dr. Seuss Stories
by Seuss, Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover)

Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book
by Dr. Seuss
(Hardcover - August 1962)

Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel
by Richard H. Minear, et al
Listed under Art in Wartime

The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss
by Theodor Seuss Geisel, et al
Beyond Dr. Seuss's work for children is an entirely different world--perhaps similar in whimsy and humor, but even more wondrous. The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss is a short (less than 100 pages) and beautiful full-color coffee-table book filled with cartoons, sketches, and oil paintings. The collection of birds, cats, lions, and pointy-headed people is fairly familiar territory for any true Seuss fan, but with a deeper amount of detail and more sophisticated tones. A favorite design in ink is titled "Impractical Marshmallow Toasting Device"--it's easy to see Seuss didn't find art to be a serious business. And could the oil painting "Cat from the Wrong Side of the Tracks" be a rendition of Cat in the Hat's evil twin? A wonderful, intriguing book for Seuss fans of all ages.
Hardcover
Random House; ISBN: 0679434488
 
 


 


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