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The Foot Book
A Dr. Seuss classic turns 50!
Since 1968, this super-simple, simply brilliant Bright and Early Book about feet has been helping beginning beginner readers step into the world of reading by themselves! From slow feet to quick feet to trick feet to sick feet, The Foot Book not only features a fleet of funny feet, but teaches children about opposites. Perfect for nurturing a love of reading, feet (!), AND Dr. Seuss—this special edition comes with a peel-off 50th Anniversary sticker on the front cover.
Combining brief and funny stories, easy words, catchy rhythm, and lively illustrations, Bright and Early Books are an ideal way to introduce the joys of reading to children.
Since 1968, this super-simple, simply brilliant Bright and Early Book about feet has been helping beginning beginner readers step into the world of reading by themselves! From slow feet to quick feet to trick feet to sick feet, The Foot Book not only features a fleet of funny feet, but teaches children about opposites. Perfect for nurturing a love of reading, feet (!), AND Dr. Seuss—this special edition comes with a peel-off 50th Anniversary sticker on the front cover.
Combining brief and funny stories, easy words, catchy rhythm, and lively illustrations, Bright and Early Books are an ideal way to introduce the joys of reading to children.
36 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1968
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967 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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March 4, 2015
* * * Read & Reviewed by Me and My Niece Emma * * *
Those 5 stars are totally biased, because Emma just read this whole book to me all by herself - the first one ever - and I'm over the moon with pride!
There was so much joy up in my heart that I forgot to make a joke about her own stinky feet. After a day of hard playing at school, those little piggies get ripe!
Apparently The Foot Book is one they have at school and obviously it's a favorite, because Emma passed over a dozen other good choices (even Cinderella!) and grabbed up my two copies (why do I have two?) so we could both read it at the same time. I assumed I would do the reading and she'd follow along. But as you no doubt know, when you assume you make and ass out of you and me.
Her mom came early to pick her up, so I didn't get the chance to ask her how much she liked the book, but she asked if she could have one of the copies to take home with her, so that was kind of answer enough.
Those 5 stars are totally biased, because Emma just read this whole book to me all by herself - the first one ever - and I'm over the moon with pride!
There was so much joy up in my heart that I forgot to make a joke about her own stinky feet. After a day of hard playing at school, those little piggies get ripe!
Apparently The Foot Book is one they have at school and obviously it's a favorite, because Emma passed over a dozen other good choices (even Cinderella!) and grabbed up my two copies (why do I have two?) so we could both read it at the same time. I assumed I would do the reading and she'd follow along. But as you no doubt know, when you assume you make and ass out of you and me.
Her mom came early to pick her up, so I didn't get the chance to ask her how much she liked the book, but she asked if she could have one of the copies to take home with her, so that was kind of answer enough.
November 22, 2021
The Foot Book is another kid's book I've read to my son about 4,000 times in the past month or so. Did Dr. Seuss have a foot fetish? Probably. Was he also a rhyming wizard? Definitely. This one has a great rhythm for reading aloud. The art is as good as Seussian art gets.
My one gripe is that the placement of the words on the page is a little awkward sometimes. Is it "Left Foot, Left Foot, Right Foot, Right" or "Left Foot, Right Foot, Left Foot, Right" for instance.
My one gripe is that the placement of the words on the page is a little awkward sometimes. Is it "Left Foot, Left Foot, Right Foot, Right" or "Left Foot, Right Foot, Left Foot, Right" for instance.
December 26, 2024
Another treasure that I found at the Country Store at the farm I work at!! I was saving it for when I needed to laugh 🤣 about life because right now, I am preparing for surgery on February 14, 2024. So, today was the right day to read this Dr. Suess treasure!!
" Left foot."
" Right foot"
" Left foot"
" Right,"
" In the house,
and on the street,
how many, many feet you meet."
Full of fun and colorful illustrations for little ones to see, laugh at and be able to count the different 🐾🐾👣👣 feet you meet!! Too cute 🥰!! Take time out of your day, sometime, when you need a laugh and read this or any Dr. Suess book!! You'll be in for a treat! 🐾🐾👣👣🤣
Enjoy and Happy Reading 💫✨👣🐾
" Left foot."
" Right foot"
" Left foot"
" Right,"
" In the house,
and on the street,
how many, many feet you meet."
Full of fun and colorful illustrations for little ones to see, laugh at and be able to count the different 🐾🐾👣👣 feet you meet!! Too cute 🥰!! Take time out of your day, sometime, when you need a laugh and read this or any Dr. Suess book!! You'll be in for a treat! 🐾🐾👣👣🤣
Enjoy and Happy Reading 💫✨👣🐾
March 9, 2017
Easy read for kids, my granddaughter read it to me. Classic Seuss.
December 5, 2016
“The Foot Book” is a children’s book from the greatest mind of children’s books, Dr. Seuss and it is about how the main character, a fuzzy and golden looking character, introduces the various types of feet that everyone has. “The Foot Book” is one of the greatest books from Dr. Seuss ever created that children will enjoy for many years.
Dr. Seuss’ talent for writing and illustrations has been astounding children around the world for many years and this book is no exception! Dr. Seuss perfectly puts the book in a rhyming prose that gives the book so much creativity as children can learn with ease about the different types of feet in a hilarious way. Dr. Seuss’ illustrations are perfect as usual as he makes the characters look surreal yet friendly as all the characters are wearing black and yellow jumpsuits along with red, green, and red shoes that look like clown shoes since they are large.
“The Foot Book” is an excellent book for children who love reading about different types of feet in a humorous way and will surely become a major cult classic in any family who are fans of Dr. Seuss’ books. I would recommend this book to children ages three and up since this book is pretty straightforward for many toddlers.
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
September 20, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
Another great book by Dr. Seuss, but that doesn't come as a surprise to me. He was always one of my favorites when I was young. Such an imagination he had! I connected with that then... and now. This book of opposites is fun and entertaining with cute pictures and rhyming words. Enjoyable for any age kid.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
Another great book by Dr. Seuss, but that doesn't come as a surprise to me. He was always one of my favorites when I was young. Such an imagination he had! I connected with that then... and now. This book of opposites is fun and entertaining with cute pictures and rhyming words. Enjoyable for any age kid.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
February 23, 2015
An exciting survey of the different kinds of feet you will meet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2018
The sillier the book, the more my son loves it ❤️
March 17, 2019
Love these books
August 20, 2008
If I were reviewing this book from my two year old's point of view I'd be far more liberal with the stars. From me it's only getting three. I enjoyed it the first two hundred times, but the plot's a bit lacking.
Our favorite part:
his feet,
her feet,
fuzzy fur feet
Who doesn't love fuzzy fur feet?
Our favorite part:
his feet,
her feet,
fuzzy fur feet
Who doesn't love fuzzy fur feet?
February 3, 2025
I had the privilege of getting a personal narration of this book read to me today and it was awesome!!! Ready for, “Are you my mother?” For the next reading! 🤣
October 19, 2024
Read with little Louis before bed, great time!
July 23, 2024
I cried the first time I read this, but the second and third times were okay.
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February 23, 2015The Foot Book is a classic Dr. Suess book that talks about the opposites. The tone throughout the book is a very melodic and poetic with its rhyming every other sentences, making it a great book to read to any child. As I read this book to a five-year old, she enjoyed the illustrations that were in each page. She made her own story by just looking at the many details in each page. She also picked up on how every last word of each sentence would sound familiar and asked why it sounded like a song. I then had to explain what rhyming was.
I recommend any Dr. Suess book to any parent because in each book of his, he explains so much in just one fun book. In the Foot Book, he talks about how everything has an opposite. Teaching a child at a young age about opposites lets their mind expand to learn more about the world. A Foot Book can be especially fun to children because of it’s bright colors that the illustrator used in each page. It makes the book a very cheerful and positive book. Perfect as a bedtime story.
I recommend any Dr. Suess book to any parent because in each book of his, he explains so much in just one fun book. In the Foot Book, he talks about how everything has an opposite. Teaching a child at a young age about opposites lets their mind expand to learn more about the world. A Foot Book can be especially fun to children because of it’s bright colors that the illustrator used in each page. It makes the book a very cheerful and positive book. Perfect as a bedtime story.
March 3, 2015
Well last night was definitely a night devoted to fun family reading and fond memories. My kids are celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday in school and my my sons' shad an assignment to find a Dr. Seuss book that had an affect on their early life, read it, and bring it to school the next day. My 7 year old chose this title. He loved this book when he was a toddler (and still does). My husband and I know many of these books by heart now and now my son knows this one by heart now too. It not only helped teach him to read but it taught him that reading is fun! That is the joy of Dr. Seuss ! Even after all these years, he can still bring a smile to a child's face and make them feel like a superstar when they finally can tackle the book by themselves. That is why people still celebrate this brilliant man, whose simple rhymes and catchy phrases still bring smiles to children and adults everywhere. 5 stars!
August 3, 2020
This Dr. Seuss book is kind of hard one to rate as an adult for me. Of all his books this one as an adult reader is the least enjoyable but as a child I absolutely loved it. My children did too and now my grandchildren do. It was probably one of the first books that my kids could read back to me word for word. Classic Dr. Seuss.
April 12, 2018
Love it! There is a cute song on you tube to go with it as well. Read it with a preschooler today. Then we listened to the song. We especially liked “ furry feet!”
December 19, 2018
A classic Dr. Seuss book. The wonders of many feet.
August 20, 2025
"The Foot Book" by Dr. Seuss is a simple yet brilliant exploration of language and diversity. Using basic rhymes and contrasting images like "Left foot, right foot," it teaches kids about words and differences. It subtly encourages acceptance and shows how life is a journey of unique steps. Overall, it's a timeless book that conveys deep ideas in an engaging way.
July 2, 2021
Beginner
My son picked this book to read. Thought it was a more advanced book but this would be a great book for beginner readers. This would be a great confidence builder for beginner readers.
My son picked this book to read. Thought it was a more advanced book but this would be a great book for beginner readers. This would be a great confidence builder for beginner readers.
December 18, 2024
Hehehe funny feet
January 18, 2025
Right foot left foot
June 3, 2015
It only took a few reads for the 2yo to remember most of the adjectives, and to say them with great relish. Now, after 20 or so iterations, I barely have to say a word! (And it teaches left and right too, which are remembered more often than not. At least for feet.)
December 17, 2018
I shall never look at feet in the same way again.
August 7, 2019
this was my favorite dr. seuss book as a child. i still love it today.
September 6, 2019
Love it!
June 16, 2023
all about opposites, and feet. defintely feet. fun and quirky and easy reading.
"wet foot, dry foot. high foot, low foot."
"wet foot, dry foot. high foot, low foot."
January 29, 2024
Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss rhymes? Giving to my daughter-in-law for her classroom.
October 20, 2024
As far as Doctor Seuss goes, I quite like this one. So does Tot.
December 24, 2024
Dr Seuss has done better.
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