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Dr. Seuss ignites a child's imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses. The Express
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
In 1954 "Life" magazine published a report about the problem of illiteracyamong the nation's school children and placed part of the blame on thefact that books that were supposed to teach children to read were boring("See Spot Run. Run Spot run. Fetch the ball, Spot"). Theodore Geisel'spublisher sent him a list of 400 words that the author was to cut to 250words, the number the publisher felt a first grader could absorb, andwrite a book. "The Cat in the Hat" uses only 220 words and made Dr. Seussan instant success with beginning readers. Eventually he would go on towrite almost four dozen books for children to read all by themselves.
Of course sooner or later Dr. Seuss was going to put out his own alphabetbook for beginning readers and in 1963 this book was published. It is, asyou would expect, more than a look at the twenty-six letters of thealphabet. Other books will tell you that "A is for Apple" and "Z is forZebra," but not Dr. Seuss because this book stars with "Aunt Annie'salligator" and ends with a "Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz." Young readers will alsoenjoy the mix of rhyme and absurdity so much that they might not noticeDr. Seuss is also showing them the difference between the big and littleversions of each letter.
As I was reading over "Dr. Seuss's ABC," a book that most definitely wantsto be read aloud to be fully enjoyed, I was wondering if I should tempermy enthusiasm by saying that this is not an ideal choice for a beginningreader's first alphabet book. After all, something simpler, in thetraditional "A is for Apple" mode might be more appropriate. But I thinkthere is something to be said for even beginning readers being confrontedwith the level of sophistication found in this book. After all, itpromotes fun as much as reading and young children might never notice thedegree to which they are being challenged.
Of course sooner or later Dr. Seuss was going to put out his own alphabetbook for beginning readers and in 1963 this book was published. It is, asyou would expect, more than a look at the twenty-six letters of thealphabet. Other books will tell you that "A is for Apple" and "Z is forZebra," but not Dr. Seuss because this book stars with "Aunt Annie'salligator" and ends with a "Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz." Young readers will alsoenjoy the mix of rhyme and absurdity so much that they might not noticeDr. Seuss is also showing them the difference between the big and littleversions of each letter.
As I was reading over "Dr. Seuss's ABC," a book that most definitely wantsto be read aloud to be fully enjoyed, I was wondering if I should tempermy enthusiasm by saying that this is not an ideal choice for a beginningreader's first alphabet book. After all, something simpler, in thetraditional "A is for Apple" mode might be more appropriate. But I thinkthere is something to be said for even beginning readers being confrontedwith the level of sophistication found in this book. After all, itpromotes fun as much as reading and young children might never notice thedegree to which they are being challenged.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dr. Seuss takes his wild imagination and fun and turns it into one of the better alphabet books for kids. Every letter includes several appropriate items. They can range from the ordinary, left leg for "L", to the humorous. My family can still tell you exactly what begins with "Q", and we haven't reread this book in at least 15 years.
Parents tired of the standard "A" is for apple, "B" if for ball book will find a breath of fresh air here, too. They'll be laughing at some of the sentences and enjoying the meter used throughout.
This book bills itself as an "I Can Read" book. I hesitate slightly only because Dr. Seuss does throw a few of his trademark unusual characters into the mix. A parent will need to be close by to help their child sound out the harder words.
Dr. Seuss was a master at making picture books fun for all ages. This is a classic example parents will enjoy reading time and time again, even if their kids ask for it every night.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
I bought this and a number of other Dr .Zuess books for my son over a year ago and this is still his favourite.
It teaches the alphabet in a fun way, with a page dedicated to each letter. The illiteration is superb and really manages to reinforce the sound of each letter. The illustrations are funny and also aid in helping the child to 'read' by himself.
My son asks for this book as his bedtime story at least three times a week and giggles at it every time. He can now recognise every letter of the alphabet.
A brilliant classic book, in Dr.Zuess's inimitable style, that will entertain, amuse educate. What more could you ask for?
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My daughter loves this book
Our daughter loves Dr. Seuss and despite having lots of other ABC themed books and flashcards and paraphernelia she still loved this book the moment we started reading it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KikiD
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Fantastic reading time with my son
This is his second copy of this book as the
First copy is im affraid to say seen better days. Read more
This is his second copy of this book as the
First copy is im affraid to say seen better days. Read more
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Published 8 months ago by john leo dempsey
Dr Seuss's ABC
I thought the book was okay. My daughter is 20 months and learning the alphabet in nursery. I thought this book would be a good aid after reading the 5 star reviews; but to date... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sparko
Okay
Not as keen on this one as some of the other Dr Seuss but still alright.
Published on 22 April 2010 by Rustypleco
Love It!
We've got a now 6 month old and he loves this book - it's perfect, with rhyming, learning the alphabet, and bright pictures. Happily, we love it too so are happy to read it. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by J. Moseley
A Must Have For Babies!
My 6 month old loves this book. I think its the rhythm that keeps him so amused.
This book teaches the abc in a fun rhyming way that keeps both parent and baby... Read more
This book teaches the abc in a fun rhyming way that keeps both parent and baby... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2006 by L.A.W
It can be sung!
I read this book to my kids at bedtime at least two or three times a week. It is brilliant. After having read it about 200 times I have only just realised that every page can be... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2005 by "jbates91"
Fantastic way to teach the alphabet!
My 2 year old daughter adores this book!
She insists that we read it before we go to bed each night. Read more
She insists that we read it before we go to bed each night. Read more
Published on 9 July 2003
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