Dr. Seuss Pops Up [Hardcover]

Dr. Seuss (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This super deluxe pop-up book celebrates seven of Dr. Seuss’s bestloved classics–The Cat in the Hat; Green Eggs and Ham; The Sneetches; I Can Read with My Eyes Shut; One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; Fox in Socks; and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!
An extravaganza of paper-engineering captures the Seussessence of each book using selections from the original text and art. Bold, sturdy pop-ups, gargantuan gatefolds, and spritely slide tabs bring these classics to
Seussational life–from the Cat in the Hat balancing a cake, an umbrella, and the fish to the Sneetches getting stars on their bellies, the tweetle beetles battling with their paddles in a puddle, Mr. Gump riding his seven humped Wump, and more! The magic of Dr. Seuss pops right off the page to thrill children of all ages!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 4–This Seuss sampler highlights seven tried-and-true titles with some nifty paper engineering. The Cat in the Hat (1957) and its sequel (1958), Green Eggs and Ham (1960), Fox in Socks (1965), The Sneetches (1961), I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! (1978), and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960, all Random) are each given an enthusiastically designed spread, as the familiar artwork is showcased with an inviting variety of pop-ups, pull tabs, foldouts that conceal hidden surprises, and other easy-to-maneuver treats. The movable scenes capture the spirit of these books, as the Cat steps through a door and then uses all of his limbs (which can be manipulated with a pull tab) to juggle numerous items. Sam-I-am pops up to use a fishing pole with a real cord to offer a plate of green ham with a stylish flourish. The Cats quote, I can read in a circle and upside down! is appropriately presented on a wheel that children can turn. However, despite all of the visual fireworks, the texts of the tales have been severely abridged, and readers unfamiliar with them will find it difficult to figure out just what is going on. Purchase this attractive volume for display, or to share with Seuss fans, who will enjoy revisiting old favorites through a fresh, action-packed presentation.–Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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About the Author

Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) is, quite simply, the most-beloved children’s book author in the United States. Long considered a national treasure, he died at the age of 87 in 1991 at his home in La Jolla, California. Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated 44 books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; Pop edition (August 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375833528
• ISBN-13: 978-0375833526
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 1.1 x 10.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, would say. "Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."

Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.

Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature. At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927. Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time. His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty. Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit. He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.

Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointing, December 31, 2005

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S. Meinck (Norwalk, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this for my 4 year old daughter who loves pop-up books. I thought it would be a good way to introduce her to Dr. Seuss. I was sad to realize that it didn't include the whole book and what is included is very hard to follow and read. It doesn't seem to flow from page to page. The pop-ups are great but do make it hard to read since some of the story is included on them. I'm not sure I would buy this knowing all of this.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The characters come alive!, March 1, 2006

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Mommy Einstein "Claudia" (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

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A lively and interesting pop-up creation! I think the pop-ups are intricately designed and created to make the stories come alive and more enjoyable to read! An interactive way to read Dr. Seuss's remarkable writing. Unfortunately, the stories are not full versions. I wish they were. So, don't expect to find all the stories in one book with interesting pop-ups.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is too cute!, February 6, 2007

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M. Evans (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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I gave this book as a gift to my mom who is a Kindergarten teacher and Dr. Seuss fanatic. She and the kids in her class love this book.