- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; Miniature edition edition (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007141939
- ISBN-13: 978-0007141937
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 11.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 814,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This timeless Dr. Seuss classic was first published in 1960, and has been delighting readers ever since. Sam-I-Am is as persistent as a telemarketer, changing as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless sceptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savoured. He tries every manner of presentation with this nouvelle cuisine--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat--to no avail. Then finally, finally the doubter caves in under the tremendous pressure exerted by the tireless Sam-I-Am. And guess what? Well, you probably know what happens, but even after reading Green Eggs and Ham for the thousandth time, the climactic realization that green eggs and ham are "so good, so good, you see" is still a rush. As usual, kids will love Dr. Seuss's wacky rhymes and whimsical illustrations--and this time, they might even be so moved as to finally take a taste of their broccoli. (Ages 4 to 8)
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Dr. Seuss ignites a child's imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses. The Express
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dr Suess was quite simply one of the 20th centuries greatest writers. Naturally, the childrens story genre is never seen in the same light of the 'great novels' but praise need be given where praise is due. The poetry, the homour, the depth of imagination, the vision to be able to delve into the child's mind and pluck out their inner fears, frolics, and fantasies; he did it all brilliantly!
In my humble opinion Green Eggs and Ham is the ultimate prize jewel in the crown of the good Dr's work. The plot is based (loosely!) on every childs fear of being forced to eat food they hate. Sam-I-Am takes us on a rollar coaster of a tall tale bound with the most classic of Dr Seuss's poetical wit and set to the most wonderfully drawn cartoons that help to open the child's imagination up to the ludicrous possibilities of the 'Seuss world'.
The story goes from the sublime to the ridiculous; this being the inevitable beatuiful place that all of Dr Suess's works end up. And any child will be left breathless, inspired, and more than likely in hysterics.
When I owned this book as a child I read it over and over until I knew it off-by-heart. I've probably read it over 50 times and if I sat down with a copy right now I would read it cover to cover and enjoy it just as much as ever.
If you have kids, know some kids, can find some kids (or like me if you just are a big kid!) buy this book and watch it be devoured and cherished. Thank you Dr. Suess, you are quite simply brilliant!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son was brought this book by a great aunt, who is also a primary school teacher, when he was almost three. Both him and my younger son (one at the time) loved the rhyming text. The story is very clever and has encouraged my son to try any food even if he doesn't like the look of it. A fantastic fun book which entertains and enlightens children.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Much has been written about how Green Eggs and Ham is about leaving our comfort zone to try new things, and how it's like an allegory of telemarketeers changing their tactics in order to sell their products. However, I would like to mention the amazing thing about how Dr. Seuss only used 50 words for this book. Seuss has come up with a hilarious story with his rhymed silliness, but this story allows us to see how the negations get compounded as this cumulative story progresses, no matter how many settings Sam-I-am persuades his client to eat his plate of green eggs and ham. This is truly an exhilarating book that should count as one of Seuss's masterpieces.
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Purchased this book for my Grandchildren, it is a lovely book to read, not to short and not to long they always want to hear it again, will purchase more from this author.
Published 1 month ago by sue
Try It. You'll Like It
How many times have parents said that to their kids? Well, this book proves that it can be good advice. Read more
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I love reading this one
I love reading this one to my 4 year old girl. And she loves it just as much. We'v only read it about 3 times but she already knows the ends of each sentence with the rhyming. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chacha
We love the good Dr in our house!
With its rhyming and fantastic pictures, this is another brilliant Dr Seuss book for preschoolers. Green Eggs and Ham is book of the month at my son's nursery, and has captured all... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alfie's mummy
Fantastic children's classic
Bought as a present, a brilliant classic children's book. I bought it with one of the others with a view to him collecting the whole set. A good price too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pickwickpapers
A great first book to help teaching children to read
I am a bilingual father of a child of 5 trying to teach him English. We live in Spain which is not the best multilingual environment though things are improving in recent years. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ricardo Menendez Fernandez
Fabulous book
My daughther aged 6 loves these books and read it in one go she couldn't put it down, very good xmas present
Published 5 months ago by pinewood60
Could you, would you... In a boat
A great book, silly rhymes, not quite a tongue twister but a mouthful.
A book which flows, doesn't allow for much "Exploring" due to the fast pace but after a few recitals the... Read more
A book which flows, doesn't allow for much "Exploring" due to the fast pace but after a few recitals the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Philip Raw
Green Eggs and Ham
Great book for small kids and the verse is fun. The classic Dr Seuss pictures are funny and excellently drawn.
Published 11 months ago by Classics_Teacher
Just as great as you would expect!
My son loves this - not as much as cat and the hat, but still a bedtime story hit. Recommend :)
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