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Seuss-isms
The simple but sage words of Dr. Seuss have helped many a child (and grownup) along the complicated road of life. For those who need reminders, here is a collection of some of the good doctor's wisest and wittiest sayings, on subjects as varied as "Equality and Justice" and "Facing Up to Adversity" to "The Art of Eating" and "The First Nerd"! A perfect gift for all occasions, ideal for sharing among generations--now with a "gift tag" on the jacket flap for consumers to personalize!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 11, 1997
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975 books18.3k followersAlso wrote as Theodore Seuss Geisel, see https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
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November 18, 2021
This book made me think/indeed it did/how helpful the doctor is/even if you are not a kid! - Sorry...but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It is amazing to me how many lessons we learned from the good doctor that keep confronting us throughout life; that is why every year I set a day aside and go on a picnic with about three Dr. Seuss books - kind of a vacation back to childhood - with lots of lessons I can still take with me.
July 9, 2021
No childhood should be without the wisdom and wit of Dr Seuss, but this book in particular sums up the hopes, dreams and expectations we have for our children.
Whether your child is 6, 16, 26 ..... It says almost everything you would wish to say about their journey through life.
I first came across this at a conference for entrepreneurs, being read from the stage by one of the speakers. It was both inspiring and motivating, but as I listened, I know it was something I wanted to pass on to my family.
I bought the hardback version which tells you something of the degree to which I believe this is an absolute classic.
Whether your child is 6, 16, 26 ..... It says almost everything you would wish to say about their journey through life.
I first came across this at a conference for entrepreneurs, being read from the stage by one of the speakers. It was both inspiring and motivating, but as I listened, I know it was something I wanted to pass on to my family.
I bought the hardback version which tells you something of the degree to which I believe this is an absolute classic.
November 15, 2023
3.5 stars (4/10 hearts). I had high hopes for this book, because I’ve been on a Seuss binge and I loved his homely, pithy wisdom. I was a bit disappointed that some of these “wisdom” bits were a bit stretched/out of context, or where the point could have been illustrated better with a different quotation. I also wished they’d included a few other of his great quotes. However, overall, this was a good collection of Seuss’ good sayings and it included some I hadn’t thought about or noticed, which I appreciated! Overall, I think this is a good base for me to start my own personal collection of “Seuss-isms.” :)
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January 18, 2022"But I've bought a big bat.
I'm all ready, you see.
Now my troubles are going
To have troubles with ME!" :))
I'm all ready, you see.
Now my troubles are going
To have troubles with ME!" :))
July 3, 2018
Seuss-isms by Dr. Seuss
2015
(1997 etc)
A guide to life for those just starting out….and those already on their way
Notes:
1. Be True to yourself
2. Surround yourself with good people
3. Listen to good advice
4. Think before you speak
5. Tell the truth
6. Respect your elders
7. Focus!
8. Don’t be afraid to accept help
9. Expect the unexpected
10. Face up to adversity
11. Don’t obsess
12. Be careful
13. Try new things
14. See the light at the end of the tunnel
15. Be Flexible
16. Take chances
17. Expand your horizons
18. Keep your eyes on the prize
19. Embrace the mysteries of life
20. Brainstorm
21. Study
22. Make a plan
23. Go the extra mile
24. Think outside the box
25. Work hard and play hard
26. Be grateful
27. Put your best foot forward
28. Embrace your strengths
29. Be proud of who you are
30. Be proactive
31. Go green
32. Check out the competition
33. Remain humble
34. Be patient
35. Multitask
36. Learn to improvise
37. Think big
38. Don’t yell
39. Treat everyone as your equal
40. Remember the Little guy
41. Pat yourself on the back
42. Take a walk on the wild side
43. How to make an entrance
44. Be good host
45. K now when to call it a night
46. Indulge
47. …but don’t overindulge
48. Age gracefully
49. Uphold justice
50. Let freedom ring
51. Be loyal
52. Cherish diversity
53. Never underestimate the power of one
54. …or the power of song
55. Search for meaning
56. Open your heart
57. And always remember
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)
YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!
Seuss-isms by Dr. Seuss
A guide to life for those just starting out….and those already on their way
2015
(1997 etc)
A guide to life for those just starting out….and those already on their way
Notes:
1. Be True to yourself
2. Surround yourself with good people
3. Listen to good advice
4. Think before you speak
5. Tell the truth
6. Respect your elders
7. Focus!
8. Don’t be afraid to accept help
9. Expect the unexpected
10. Face up to adversity
11. Don’t obsess
12. Be careful
13. Try new things
14. See the light at the end of the tunnel
15. Be Flexible
16. Take chances
17. Expand your horizons
18. Keep your eyes on the prize
19. Embrace the mysteries of life
20. Brainstorm
21. Study
22. Make a plan
23. Go the extra mile
24. Think outside the box
25. Work hard and play hard
26. Be grateful
27. Put your best foot forward
28. Embrace your strengths
29. Be proud of who you are
30. Be proactive
31. Go green
32. Check out the competition
33. Remain humble
34. Be patient
35. Multitask
36. Learn to improvise
37. Think big
38. Don’t yell
39. Treat everyone as your equal
40. Remember the Little guy
41. Pat yourself on the back
42. Take a walk on the wild side
43. How to make an entrance
44. Be good host
45. K now when to call it a night
46. Indulge
47. …but don’t overindulge
48. Age gracefully
49. Uphold justice
50. Let freedom ring
51. Be loyal
52. Cherish diversity
53. Never underestimate the power of one
54. …or the power of song
55. Search for meaning
56. Open your heart
57. And always remember
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)
YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!
Seuss-isms by Dr. Seuss
A guide to life for those just starting out….and those already on their way
June 21, 2021
I think I’ve read this at least once before.
But to be truthfully honest, I’m really not sure.
It’s filled with wit, wisdom and lore.
But for being stupid, it’s not a guaranteed cure.
But to be truthfully honest, I’m really not sure.
It’s filled with wit, wisdom and lore.
But for being stupid, it’s not a guaranteed cure.
May 24, 2012
i believe Dr. Seuss is one a those rare authors who can speak to people of any age. I loved Dr. Seuss growing up and I love him more today!
June 19, 2022
Some great advice ... and some maybe not so great ... from the great Dr. Seuss!
September 30, 2022
Always fun - makes me want to read a couple of the titles that I have not read before in full - lucky, I know we have them in the library - might read during my lunch break I think.
July 22, 2019
One of 44 children's books he wrote... this tiny gift edition gives us a peek into some of them.
My favorite line found here from the book "On Aging":
You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in!"
Awesome! Who says it is just for kids?
My favorite line found here from the book "On Aging":
You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in!"
Awesome! Who says it is just for kids?
March 3, 2015
Filled with the wonder words of Dr. Seuss from his many books, this book will bring back memories of your favorites! Each quote from a book is labeled with advice. From How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Learn to Improvise: “All I need is a reindeer. . . . The Grinch looked around.” And from One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Take A Walk On The Wild Side: “Did you ever walk/with ten cats/on your head?” I’m not sure that all are included, but many, many of the favorite books are here, a lovely walk through our Seussical reading lives!
March 6, 2020
Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss?!?!? This book contains a few favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss books, organized by topics. Just a short inspirational reference....to raise your spirits!
January 24, 2012
Great pick-me-up book. I feel that Seuss should be read at various stages in life. Brillant man, talented illustrator.
March 15, 2016
I wish I would've had this when I was younger, it would've saved me from making a mistake or two. I love Dr. Seuss so I may be biased. But, definitely a new juvie fave for this adult.
December 11, 2022
I was gifted this book for my birthday and I finally had a chance to read it. It’s a great book with a compilation of quotes and snippets from other Dr Suess published works. Indeed Dr Suess makes reading fun.. really brought back memories of my childhood! A lot of the snippets need to be printed and framed..
November 22, 2017
It was nice reminiscing about some of my childhood favorite books. So many lessons we learn through reading funny Dr. Seuss books. This would make a great gift for anyone who grew up reading Dr. Seuss.
October 28, 2017
Ternura de libro y con los mejores consejos para la vida de todas las obras de Dr. Seuss
August 12, 2020
It is fun to have so many of the lessons from Dr. Seuss in one place. This is one that would make a great addition to all home libraries, especially if the entire Seuss library is not available.
October 22, 2023
En efecto es poesía ✨
October 9, 2025
The perfect book for a 3-year-old starting preschool, or for a twenty-something who feels completely lost and confused in life. I’ve read this book several times — I go back to it whenever I feel lost, and I love it deeply.
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May 2, 2016Title: Seuss-isms
Author:Theodor Seuss Geisel
Illustrator: Bryan Collier
Genre:Poetry
Theme(s): Words of Advice
Opening line/sentence: Be True to Yourself- You have brains in your head.
Brief Book Summary: This book of Dr. Seuss poetry is in the normal Dr. Seuss rhyme scheme but all of the poems are words of wisdom or advice.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1: Dozens of advice nuggets ("Think Before You Speak," "Tell the Truth," etc.) are reinforced with lines and images from Dr. Seuss books (e.g., "A person's a person, no matter how small," from Horton Hears a Who!, illustrates "Never Underestimate the Power of One"). The doctor gives great advice, although this time it's aimed at those older than his typical reader.
Professional Recommendation/Review #2: With a whimsical drawing of the Cat in the Hat s hat and child-like lettering on the cover, this small-format book appears to appeal to young readers. It is published by the Children s Books division of Random House, after all, and the contents consist of illustrations from books by Dr. Seuss, accompanied by one or two stanza-long quotations from various of his books. In her introduction, however, Audrey Geisel, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, reveals the book s purpose: to offer advice for living. Despite appearances, this didactic collection of Seuss snippets, packaged as a Gift Edition, is not child-friendly. The material is arranged according to such sub-heads as On adversity and On aging, topics that are not intrinsically interesting to children. On life s mysteries contains the advice Cause you never can tell/What goes on down below!/This pool might be bigger/Than you or I know! Nostalgic adults might find this prescription amusing. Most children, however, would be baffled or insulted to receive this volume as a gift. 1997, Random House Children s Books, $7.99. Ages adult.
(PUBLISHER: Random House (New York:), PUBLISHED: c1997.)
Response to Two Professional Reviews: I do not believe that there is an age minimum or limit for reading this book. Yes, younger readers will need help analyzing the words to find the meaning but that is the magic of poetry. Everyone can interpret it in a different way and all of those ways are meaningful.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: The illustrations in the the book take up a full spread which invites the reader right into the page. The font although is small, is written in a Times New Roman to make it easy to read.
Consideration of Instructional Application: I would read a poem to my class everyday. I would write it on the board and give my students a chance to draw, write, record themselves if we have ipad technology to express how
Author:Theodor Seuss Geisel
Illustrator: Bryan Collier
Genre:Poetry
Theme(s): Words of Advice
Opening line/sentence: Be True to Yourself- You have brains in your head.
Brief Book Summary: This book of Dr. Seuss poetry is in the normal Dr. Seuss rhyme scheme but all of the poems are words of wisdom or advice.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1: Dozens of advice nuggets ("Think Before You Speak," "Tell the Truth," etc.) are reinforced with lines and images from Dr. Seuss books (e.g., "A person's a person, no matter how small," from Horton Hears a Who!, illustrates "Never Underestimate the Power of One"). The doctor gives great advice, although this time it's aimed at those older than his typical reader.
Professional Recommendation/Review #2: With a whimsical drawing of the Cat in the Hat s hat and child-like lettering on the cover, this small-format book appears to appeal to young readers. It is published by the Children s Books division of Random House, after all, and the contents consist of illustrations from books by Dr. Seuss, accompanied by one or two stanza-long quotations from various of his books. In her introduction, however, Audrey Geisel, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, reveals the book s purpose: to offer advice for living. Despite appearances, this didactic collection of Seuss snippets, packaged as a Gift Edition, is not child-friendly. The material is arranged according to such sub-heads as On adversity and On aging, topics that are not intrinsically interesting to children. On life s mysteries contains the advice Cause you never can tell/What goes on down below!/This pool might be bigger/Than you or I know! Nostalgic adults might find this prescription amusing. Most children, however, would be baffled or insulted to receive this volume as a gift. 1997, Random House Children s Books, $7.99. Ages adult.
(PUBLISHER: Random House (New York:), PUBLISHED: c1997.)
Response to Two Professional Reviews: I do not believe that there is an age minimum or limit for reading this book. Yes, younger readers will need help analyzing the words to find the meaning but that is the magic of poetry. Everyone can interpret it in a different way and all of those ways are meaningful.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: The illustrations in the the book take up a full spread which invites the reader right into the page. The font although is small, is written in a Times New Roman to make it easy to read.
Consideration of Instructional Application: I would read a poem to my class everyday. I would write it on the board and give my students a chance to draw, write, record themselves if we have ipad technology to express how
July 11, 2017
A special one , a very Favorite one :)
March 11, 2013
This collection of small excerpts from Dr. Seuss's book, highlighting different words of wisdom of different everyday topics, has been put together by Dr. Seuss's wife. Dr. Seuss had such a unique way of talking through his books to people about common everyday topics, such as diversity, love, growing up and success. I loved this book and the truth behind it. A book that is short, but teaches so much to the reader about life, which is what Dr. Seuss was so famous for. A book that can be read over and over again and you will learn something new each time you read it. For children of all ages.
March 19, 2022
Contains some quotes I really want to remember! And a few I am not the biggest fan of, so I am not giving 5 stars.
March 8, 2013
A collection of excerpts from Seuss's picture books divided into categories such as adversity. loyalty, equality and justice, diversity, respecting your elders, activism, spirituality, aging, being true to yourself, eating, and success. Also included is an introduction by Audrey Geisel (Seuss's wife).
A great gift item, especially for adults.
A great gift item, especially for adults.
September 9, 2016
I bought a Seuss-ism book for my daughter's teachers to write messages in to present to her with on her graduation day. The beginning of school year I'll ask them to write on the "for those just starting out..." page and on the last day of school I'll ask them to write to her again on the "and those already on their way" page.
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December 21, 2016
when I first got it I was surprised with how tiny it is but it was so cute. I thought it would be different and have some more things inside but it was just some quotes from his other books. I was still a great read! it only took me like 3 minutes to read it but worth it. very cute for someone going through some tough times.
March 4, 2017
Seuss-isms! A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out…and Those Already on Their Way by Dr. Seuss is a compilation of the best stanzas Dr. Seuss has to offer. Giving advice on everything from diversity to being flexible to telling the truth, this is definitely a book to read to little ones to build character.
May 15, 2017
An amazing gift for those who are starting out on a journey. I received this as a gift for graduation undergrad and it has brought me so much joy. This book takes excerpts from Dr. Seuss books and complies them with themed lessons we can receive from each book. Love it! Dr. Seuss fans will adore this!
October 3, 2007
This book comes in very handy (it's small) and you can always carry it with you and you can learn a lot from it. It contains cuts from the various children's books by Dr. Seuss, who is an amazing writer. Adults can relate well to all his books!
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