I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories (Classic Seuss) [Hardcover]

Dr. Seuss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 1969 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Classic Seuss

The Cat in the Hat tells us three zany stories-in-verse about his son, his daughter, and his great-great-grandfather.  

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Illus. in full color. The Cat in the Hat tells us three zany stories-in-verse about his son, his daughter, and his great-great-grandfather.  

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A Chunky Book® with an added surprise--a punch-out piece to play w

Everyone loves Dr. Seuss! A true original, he wrote and illustrated over 50

classic children's books with total sales of more than 100 million copies. For

children of all ages.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First edition (September 12, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394824199
• ISBN-13: 978-0394800943
• ASIN: 039480094X
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.6 x 11.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Lions, Tigers & Leopards

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite as a Child, Now My Daughter's Favorite. . ., January 16, 2000

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Rebecca Perry Damsen (Dublin, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories (Classic Seuss) (Hardcover)

This book (or books, since there are 3 complete stories within the covers) is a fantastic journey into the extended family of the Cat in the Hat. His great great great grandfather learns a lesson about hubris. His son learns the dangers of overconfident bragging. His daughter learns the value of teamwork, and why families need to stand up for one another. The language is delightfully silly for children, yet parents will recognize friends, family and foes in Seuss' wise and deadly accurate characterizations. I got this book c.1970 and it was my favorite, now my 3-year old daughter has me read it every day. NOTE: As a four year old, I found the Glunk a little scary. My daughter doesn't seem to have that apprehension! A pleasure to read that children will love!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Primer for More Advanced Readers - a review of "I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!", February 29, 2008

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Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories (Classic Seuss) (Hardcover)

"I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!" is a fun Dr. Seuss book which contains three stories and 1365 words. The book's Accelerated Reading designation is given as 2.9 which means the text is suitable for children reading at an advanced Second Grade level. [2.9 translates as a book that an "average" child should be able to read when in the 9th month of 2nd Grade. It can be enjoyed by people of any age, of course.]

At our house the stories were met with almost universal praise from both the 6 and 8 year old. And what's nice about Seuss books, besides the rampant craziness, is the fact that children often forget how many words they are reading as they work away at finding out what happens.

Summary ::: A fun Seuss reader which contains three stories. The AR designation is 2.9 but the word-magic of story and rhyme makes this book appropriate for non-reading children as well.

Pam T~

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read!!, November 24, 1998

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This review is from: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories (Classic Seuss) (Hardcover)

I loved reading this book to my little sister and I could do it again evn though I'm in college now. It is not one of the most well known Dr. Seuss books but it's great. The stars of most of the stories are two cute little cats who are apparently the Cat in the Hat's children. The best story is the crafty glunk who got thunk which is a great read and a great lesson about letting your imagination run away with you and working together. How else could the brother and sister kick out that nasty Glunk than by using their unthinkers TOGETHER!!