Posts Tagged ‘ seuss ’

Read Across America Day 2015

Mar 2nd, 2015 | By

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Celebrating Read Across America Day is a great excuse to be silly and act like a kid. Sometimes, I feel that these days even kids need an excuse to act like a kid. I love the zaniness of a Dr. Seuss book! I love that Read Across America Day is about reading for fun and being entertained by what you have read. There is so much required reading in school that kids have forgotten (or have never been taught) that reading is fun. So, go ahead and wear a silly hat, sing a silly song or
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Happy Birthday to You!

Mar 2nd, 2013 | By
Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday to You is the obvious choice to read on the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This book represents all of the great things that we love about him. His classic rhyming, brilliant illustrations and zany characters all come together in this beautifully woven story. Although not many of us
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The Cat in the Hat

Mar 1st, 2013 | By
The Cat In The Hat

The Cat in the Hat is perhaps the most recognizable character that Dr. Seuss created; making the book the perfect choice for Read Across America Day. The book begins with two children stuck inside on a rainy day. Then the Cat in the Hat shows up and the children are
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Yertle the Turtle

Feb 28th, 2013 | By
Yertle the Turtle

As only he can, Dr. Seuss entertains us and teaches us all at the same time. This book is better suited for school age children who will easily understand the simple and clear message of respecting others. By the time children are in school, chances are they have already encountered
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The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

Feb 27th, 2013 | By
The Bippolo Seed

Thanks to the perseverance and detective work by Charles D. Cohen, this collection of little known stories by Dr. Seuss is now available to everyone. For grownups, who are Dr. Seuss fans, the most fascinating part of this book is the introduction. You will love reading about the history of
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There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!

Feb 26th, 2013 | By
There's a Wocket in My Pocket

As you can tell, just by reading the title, this book is packed with pure silliness and unique characters. The writing style of this book is shorter in length and quantity of text; both of which make it a great choice for toddlers and preschoolers. The bright colors, silly characters
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Feb 25th, 2013 | By
Oh The Places You'll Go

Oh, the Places You’ll Go is the last of Dr. Seuss’s books to be published before his death. This final book is a treasure and entertaining for all; especially for those who are starting a new chapter in their lives. Do you have a child going to a new school?
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Feb 24th, 2013 | By
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss is a book filled with rhyming and make believe silly creatures, what’s not to love? As you read this book, let your imagination run wild and think about what life at your house would be if you had a
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The Caldecott Medal 2012

Jan 23rd, 2012 | By

The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award is for the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The artist is eligible to win even if they did
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