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The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books
Find your next favorite Beginner Book in this supersized story collection from Dr. Seuss!
The only thing better than a Dr. Seuss book is six of them in one! The easy words, engaging rhymes, and bright art in this collection can turn any kid into a reader. All in on one colorful, sturdy hardcover package, the stories featured include The Cat in the Hat Comes Back , There's a Wocket in My Pocket , New Tricks I C an Do, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember, and Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb!
Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
“Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
The only thing better than a Dr. Seuss book is six of them in one! The easy words, engaging rhymes, and bright art in this collection can turn any kid into a reader. All in on one colorful, sturdy hardcover package, the stories featured include The Cat in the Hat Comes Back , There's a Wocket in My Pocket , New Tricks I C an Do, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember, and Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb!
Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
“Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
240 pages, Hardcover
First published July 28, 2015
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974 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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February 13, 2025
Love Dr Seuss and all the great lessons snuck in to teach kids
April 26, 2021
This is an omnibus volume of some of the lesser-seen, yet beloved, books written especially for beginning readers. Contained in this Orange volume are “Marvin K. Money Will You Please Go Now!”, “The Shape of Me and Other Stuff”, “In a People House”, “Hooper Humperdink . . . ? NOT HIM!”, “Ten Apples Up On Top!”, and “Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo!”
Colorful illustrations, nonsensical happenings, and simple words help beginning-to-learn readers experience reading success as they share in adventures with Marvin, explore shadows and shapes, vist with Mr. Bird and the mouse, and meet Hooper Humperdink. Then there’s some silly counting and a clever tale that begins with a sneezing bug.
For fans of the series, there are also omnibus editions of The Big Red Book, The Big Purple Book, The Big Blue Book, and The Big Aqua Book to accompany this Orange edition.
Highly recommended for all Dr. Seuss fans.
Colorful illustrations, nonsensical happenings, and simple words help beginning-to-learn readers experience reading success as they share in adventures with Marvin, explore shadows and shapes, vist with Mr. Bird and the mouse, and meet Hooper Humperdink. Then there’s some silly counting and a clever tale that begins with a sneezing bug.
For fans of the series, there are also omnibus editions of The Big Red Book, The Big Purple Book, The Big Blue Book, and The Big Aqua Book to accompany this Orange edition.
Highly recommended for all Dr. Seuss fans.
May 9, 2024
I really like this book - The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books by Dr Seuss. Like the Big Green Book...... this one also has 6 books in it.
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
The Shape of Me and Other Stuff
In a People House
Hooper Humperdink..... Not Him
Ten Apples Up On Top
Because A Little Bug Went Ka-Choo!
I like reading all of them. They brought me back to my childhood - when my dad used to read to me at night before I went to sleep. He read similar books to me.
One thing I really like about the Dr Seuss books is the artwork. I just love looking at the pictures of all the animals portrayed in the books.
I know that the father of the child who will be getting this book will have many wonderful times reading it to her.
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
The Shape of Me and Other Stuff
In a People House
Hooper Humperdink..... Not Him
Ten Apples Up On Top
Because A Little Bug Went Ka-Choo!
I like reading all of them. They brought me back to my childhood - when my dad used to read to me at night before I went to sleep. He read similar books to me.
One thing I really like about the Dr Seuss books is the artwork. I just love looking at the pictures of all the animals portrayed in the books.
I know that the father of the child who will be getting this book will have many wonderful times reading it to her.
October 28, 2020
I'm rediscovering Seuss through my son and am acquiring a wider view of his "oeuvre" ... and I am surprised to discover there are several titles "I do not like." These compendiums, which is what this is, are tricky: they are a chance for publishers to lump in books that otherwise would not sell with some that are on a good day marginally more saleable... The books in this collection feature some surprisingly shoddy artwork and some strangely mean, for lack of a better word, prose - so mean at times that even a lesson for your child might be hard to rescue from a reading.
January 21, 2021
(4☆ Would recommend)
Dr. Seuss books are great for learning, since they have such colorful pages, engaging pictures, and rhyme. Kids love them. Having so many Dr. Seuss books in 1 book makes it such a good bedtime book.
Dr. Seuss books are great for learning, since they have such colorful pages, engaging pictures, and rhyme. Kids love them. Having so many Dr. Seuss books in 1 book makes it such a good bedtime book.
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January 1, 2023
This is the best collection of books, my 19mo daughter loves it, I've probably read it thirty times in the last month.
July 13, 2015
Six books combined into one package for beginning readers allow them to frolic through the marvelous words of the inimitable Dr. Seuss who is probably single-handedly responsible for making many of us love to read. All of the stories will appeal to someone, but my personal favorite would have to be Ten Apples Up on Top! because of the ever-fascinating idea of being able to juggle fruit and then walk with it on top of one's head--and yet knowing that things are going to come crashing down around one's ears as you and your accomplices race down a hill into an apple-laden wagon! Oh, my! I can still remember how this story captured my imagination when I was young. While all of the stories don't have the same effect on me, they are ideal for sharing with youngsters and helping them learn to read independently.
July 22, 2020
Some of the best little known Dr. Seuss books, all in one place. (Except for Hooper Humperdink. Ironically, I don't like him very much. Because I dislike the meanness of the book narrator saying he doesn't like him over and over.) Because a Little Bug went Ka-choo is a Beginner Book version of the Butterfly effect, and it is hilarious. Ten Apples Up On Top is far an away my favorite early counting book. And all the books have spot on rhythmic prose and spare humor that is so good for young children's developing esthetic sense.
September 3, 2015
Great collection of some fun Dr. Seuss titles to entertain the youngest readers. There are 6 titles in this book all of which are classic Seuss. From stories about numbers, :"Ten Apples Up on Top! to a book about the alphabet, " Hooper Humperdink...? Not Him.
All of the stories have been reviewed countless times and are loved by children so there is little to add except that the book has a great assortment of Seuss treasures and would be a great addition to your library Dr. Seuss area.
All of the stories have been reviewed countless times and are loved by children so there is little to add except that the book has a great assortment of Seuss treasures and would be a great addition to your library Dr. Seuss area.
March 24, 2016
This was a good read for my first grader and I. Only one story I found to be a little too difficult for her to read. But overall we enjoyed it.
December 29, 2016
A great value of terrific kids stories.
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