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 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.
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
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 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.
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
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
The
Grinch (Widescreen Edition DVD)
Starring: Jim Carrey, et al.
Director: Ron Howard
Includes DVD ROM: "Add a Grinch to your own photograph, screen savers
games, recipes
