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There's a Wocket in My Pocket (Bright & Early Books(R)) [Hardcover]

Dr. Seuss
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 12, 1974 2 - 5 yearsBright & Early Books(R)320L (What's this?)
A host of inventive creatures help beginning readers recognize many common "household" words.  

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There's a Wocket in My Pocket (Bright & Early Books(R)) + Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright & Early Books(R)) + The Foot Book (The Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners)
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Amazon.com Review

There's a Wocket in my Pocket is yet another prime catch in the vast sea of delectable Dr. Seuss books. It's difficult to find a Dr. Seuss book one wouldn't recommend highly, and this is no exception. Seuss's simple rhymes are consistently as amusing as they are useful; his books are bastions of creative nonsense that simultaneously encourage the joy of wordplay.

This edition of the 1974 treasure features vibrant full-color illustrations, with the added bonus of a virtually indestructible board-book format. Kids can hunt for the zamp in the lamp, the jertain behind the curtain, even the nooth grush on the toothbrush, and no matter how exuberant their exploring gets, the book will remain intact for the next reading. (Ages 0 to 4) --This text refers to the Board book edition.

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Illus. in full color. A host of inventive creatures help beginning readers recognize many common "household" words.  

Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 - 5 years
  • Hardcover: 36 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (August 12, 1974)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394829204
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394829203
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,077 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.

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Customer Reviews

I have so much fun reading this book, and my children love to hear it. Kelli O'Connor  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
My 18-month old boy just loves this book. L. J. Meriluoto  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
I laughed when Amazon.com's review page inquired, "Have you read this book?" Quickly, I thought to myself, "Only about 7 or 8 times -- a day." This charming, sturdy book is bound to fascinate children with its lilting, rhyming phrases describing silly friends the reader, and listener, can discover throughout the house. Dr. Suess's signature silly words make babies and young toddlers giggle when they realize that the Wocket in their pocket not really a word at all, but a pretend word. Babies are quick to recognize which words are "real" words and which are for fun. The interplay of the two makes them smile. [And who does't love a baby's smile, especially after the third time through the book that morning.] For older toddlers, the quick read inspires creative thinking about the other characters who may live in your house, while providing a nice explanation or names for any "monsters" who may live in a closet or under the bed. There's a Wocket in my Pocket should be a staple in any young child's library, even if you have to hide for a day to regain your sanity.
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35 of 42 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT the book you know and love! September 14, 2005
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a nice enough board book, but be advised that it is NOT the full version of Dr. Seuss' book! They've left out several (charming!) pages of text and illustrations for the Board Book... What a disappointment to loyal fans, and how unfair to the newest generation of fans-to-be.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still fun, after 200 reads! February 20, 2005
By Natasha
Format:Board book
I'm an au pair for an 18 month old boy and he absolutely LOVES this book! He requests me to read it numerous times a day, several times in a row. This has been going on for over two months now, so I would recommend this book for any toddler who is already showing an interest in books. I still haven't gotten tired of reading it, and it's fun to come up with new ways of reading it to him; the story is fun in itself -- for both him and I. He loves the long "teller, weller, beller, geller, etc. in the cellar" which I speed read through and he always laughs at. And then, with "the yottle in the bottle whom I do not wish to keep," he always shakes his head right along with me. Another plus is that I have memorized the book by now, and if he begins to get fussy (e.g. when getting his diaper changed, or on the way home after a tiring excursion) I can recite it to him and it usually improves his mood quite a bit! I would highly recommend this book to any parent or caregiver. Out of the three Dr. Seuss boardbooks we have so far (the others being Mr. Brown Can Moo and The ABC Book), this is by far my favorite, and his too.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!! September 29, 1997
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I can remember the first time I read this was when I was 8 years old. I was in the waiting room at the dentist's office. The whole time I was in the dentist's chair all I could think of was that wocket in the pocket, and I still to this day remember it. I am now 27 years old, but contrary to popular opinion, I don't think anyone is too old to enjoy Dr. Seuss. He is a legend that will be in my family forever. I hope that one day I have kids so I can share the wonderful imagination of Dr. Seuss that I was able to experience at a young age.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Lost some wockets from it's pocket July 26, 2009
Format:Board book
Our family has loved the original version of this book, so we got the board book for the grandchildren. It was a disappointment. The changes they made to it do affect the 'flavor' of the story. If your child is used to the original version, they will be disappointed in this pared down book. If they haven't grown up with the original, this book will probably be fine for them.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A funny book about made-up monsters December 15, 2001
By heather
Format:Board book
This is a great book for kids who are afraid of what lies behind their starircase or under their bed. It makes up silly names for mosters and its shows that they aren't mean or scary just funny looking. It's not only a great book for kids who are afraid of monsters but for any kid who loves to read books that rhyme and joke around.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Seussian imagination unleashed! January 11, 2001
Format:Hardcover
Dr. Seuss' best books tend to have a touch of fantasy (or light-hearted science fiction) to them, and "There's a Wocket in My Pocket!" falls into that category. In this book of simple rhymes, the narrator introduces the reader to the gallery of weird creatures that share his home. There's no plot, but there are Seussian creatures galore.

Beginning with the Wocket of the cover, each creature favors a habitat that conveniently rhymes with its name. Example: "And that Zelf up on that shelf! / I have talked to him myself." The creatures include the pink-and-yellow striped Zlock, the cantankerous Yottle, the creepy Vug, the gravity-defying Geeling, and many others. As always, Seuss' colorful artwork is rich in whimsical details.

The narrator loves his home and its weird inhabitants. The book thus seems to have the message that it's OK to be different, or to come from a home that others might find odd. And that's a lesson I like! So enjoy the book, and don't be surprised if you find a "Ghair" under your chair.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun! June 8, 2002
Format:Board book
Another great Dr. Seuss book. The silly rhymes and interesting pictures keep the little one's attention. And as many times a day that we have to repeat the same books, it's nice to have one that isn't boring. We can recite a few lines from the book while changing diapers and it catches the childs attention long enough to finish. Dr. Seuss is always a good choice!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book!
This is a fun book to read, and I feel it would make a neat animated movie like "Horton Hears a Who" and ":The Lorax".
Published 5 days ago by Michael Cundiff
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book
This was my favorite book growing up. I have enjoyed using it in my classroom and my students love it as well! Great book!
Published 19 days ago by Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars childhood favorite
This was my childhood favorites and now one of my kids favorites. With Dr.Seuss, you know you can't go wrong.
Published 25 days ago by reymtay
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Seuss is my all time favorite book
My grand children love the Dr. Seuss books, this was a fun one to read to my grand son at bedtime.
Published 1 month ago by Linda
2.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't have bought it had I read it before
I'm a Dr. Seuss fan, but I wouldn't have purchased this book had I read it previously. The tongue-twisters made my son smile - I think he enjoyed watching me struggle! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book as a kid...
I remember reading this Dr. Seuss book as a kid, and it was my favorite ("...and that Nooth Grush on my Toothbrush..."). Read more
Published 1 month ago by KEMBLER
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Small Book
From some other reviews I've gathered that this is not the full original version of "There's a Wocket in My Pocket," but I don't find this to be a major issue for me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. Bojan Tunguz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Love this book! I read this when I was younger and now I am reading it to my kids! This product came in perfect condition! I would highly recommend this book to others!
Published 2 months ago by Amy Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
Love reading this to my babies. Keeps their attention and they even bring it to me because they want it read to them.
Published 2 months ago by SDBabe
5.0 out of 5 stars A bedtime Favorite...
Had to get this as a replacement for one that was lost on a family trip. A family favorite for all!
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