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The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories Audiobook
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It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure! The audiobook edition features a cast of celebrity narrators who bring these stories to life. Readers include: THE BIPPOLO SEED, narrated by Neil Patrick Harris THE RABBIT, THE BEAR, AND THE ZINNIGA-ZANNIGA, narrated by Anjelica Huston GUSTAV, THE GOLDFISH, narrated by Jason Lee TADD AND TODD, narrated by Joan Cusack STEAK, FOR SUPPER, narrated by Edward Herrmann THE STRANGE SHIRT SPOT, narrated by William H. Macy THE GREAT HENRY McBRIDE, narrated by Peter Dinklage Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen has hunted down seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss. Originally published in magazines between 1950 and 1951, they include "The Bear, the Rabbit, and the Zinniga-Zanniga " (about a rabbit who is saved from a bear with a single eyelash!); "Gustav the Goldfish" (an early, rhymed version of the Beginner Book A Fish Out of Water); "Tadd and Todd" (a tale passed down via photocopy to generations of twins); "Steak for Supper" (about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner); "The Bippolo Seed" (in which a scheming feline leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision); "The Strange Shirt Spot" (the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in The Cat in the Hat Comes Back); and "The Great Henry McBride" (about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies are only bested by those of the real Dr. Seuss himself). In an introduction to the collection, Cohen explains the significance these seven stories have, not only as lost treasures, but as transitional stories in Dr. Seuss's career. With a color palette that has been enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines in which they appeared, this is a collection of stories that no Seuss fan (whether scholar or second-grader) will want to miss!
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"Reading new Seuss stories was such fun as was learning the history of these pieces that were once published in magazines. I think the last story would be fun to pair with Weird Al's picture book from last year.I want to use this when Read Across America comes around in 2012. "
— Sarah (4 out of 5 stars)
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories Listener Reviews
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" My new favorite Dr. Seuss Story is the Bippolo Seed! Amazing! "
— MJ, 1/14/2014 -
" Dr. Seuss continues NOT to disappoint me! LOVED THIS! "
— Tammy, 1/10/2014 -
" Some things in life should remain loss and this is one of those things. I grew up reading Dr. Seuss and maybe these "lost stories" should have just been published in magazines. The stories in this book are The Bippolo Seed, The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga, Gustav, the Goldfish, Tadd and Todd, Streak for Supper, The Strange Shirt Spot, The Great Henry McBride. If I had to pick a favorite it would be The Bippolo Seed; however, The Strange Shirt Spot and The Great Henry McBride were ridiculously stupid and pointless! Definitely if you are curious about this book (which I was), then I suggest you borrow it from the library (like I did); it is definitely not worth purchasing. "
— Shaida, 1/9/2014 -
" Mixed bag of seven lost stories. The best of the bunch is "Tadd and Todd", featuring the Seussian absurdist lengths one twin goes to as an attempt to avoid being confused with his brother, and the other's determination to keep up with the changes. "The Rabbit, The Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga" and "Gustav the Goldfish" are good. "The Strange Shirt Spot" is obviously an early draft of "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back". The remaining three stories (including the title story) are all rather mediocre. In an effort to cram several stories in one book, the format is different than a Seuss picture book...many more words per page and fewer illustrations. Some may like this, but I prefer Seuss's usual format and allowing the illustrations (which appear to be Seuss's own) to do a great deal of the storytelling. "
— David, 1/7/2014 -
" While the stories themselves were amazing Seussian fantasies, the part of this book I found most interesting was the introduction. The "stories about the stories" were engaging and gave some depth to the book. "
— Sarah, 1/7/2014 -
" 'The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga' was my favorite story. "
— Leaflet, 1/5/2014 -
" As always with Dr. Seuss, great rhyme, strong moral and wonderful approach to the subject. I'll treasure this along with all my other Seuss books. "
— Rena, 12/25/2013 -
" interesting collection of Seuss stories for long ago,never published in book form. Introduction was interesting - should read to class if doing any of these as a read aloud. "
— Kay, 12/20/2013 -
" This book contained several stores by Dr. Seuss that had been lost and never published in book-form. The book was filled with several stories typical of Dr. Seuss with the rhymes, silly names, and wild creatures. I thought the stories needed more room on their own and add more pictures. "
— Sandybear76, 12/8/2013 -
" Fun fast-paced stories that all use the rhyme schemes that we love Dr. Seuss for. The introduction is quite long, but very informative. "
— Kellie, 11/19/2013 -
" long lost seuss stories! oh how i miss the good dr. "
— meg, 11/5/2013 -
" I've always liked Seuss, ever since I read Yertle the Turtle in 2nd Grade. I like nearly anything Seuss, so I was glad to see "new" stories, actually short stories published in magazines, by Seuss. The 10 short stories were great, and a perfect way to spend the evening. "
— Katy, 7/8/2013 -
" Loved sharing these stories. Mostly shared the eBook version though! "
— The, 5/27/2013 -
" Seuss never strays from magnificence. "
— Megan, 4/23/2013 -
" Several Dr. Seuss stories that were originally published in magazines like Redbook in the early 1950s are republished in this new book. "
— Amber, 2/18/2013 -
" Love! Love! Love! What a joy to discover just a little more Dr. Seuss. "
— B, 5/1/2012 -
" An enjoyable little batch of "lost" Dr. Seuss stories, with some historical perspective at the end. Easily as fun as any other Dr. Seuss book you've read! "
— Michael, 4/14/2012 -
" I feared the Lost Stories would be not as good as the rest. The practice of a master who had not yet reached his peak. But I was wrong. These Lost Stories are as good as those published. "
— Jess, 1/3/2012 -
" Not Seuss's best work but insightful in showing how these stories were expanded later into better known works. Best story is "The Bippolo Seed." "
— Ed, 10/18/2011 -
" What a treat! New Dr Seuss. "
— Deb, 10/16/2011 -
" Love me my Dr. Seuss! Love me unburied treasures! "
— Linda, 10/4/2011
About Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors and illustrators of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. Hundreds of millions of copies of his books have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. His long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck; the Pulitzer Prize; and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody award.
About the Narrators
Edward Herrmann (1943–2014) was one of America’s top audiobook narrators. He won multiple Audie Awards and twenty-two Earphones Awards, and his narration of the King James version of the Bible remains a benchmark in the industry.
Neil Patrick Harris is an award-winning actor with roles in television, film, and on stage. His television roles have earned him Primetime Emmy Awards, Young Artist Awards, a People’s Choice Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His breakout television role was as the star of Doogie Howser, MD, and he has acted in dozens of television movies and series since then, most recently as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has had roles in three Broadway shows as well as in regional productions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York. His film credits include Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He has narrated dozens of audiobooks and won an AudioFile Earphones Award.
Anjelica Huston, an Academy Award–winning actress and director, has received honors from the National Society of Film Critics, the Independent Spirit Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as multiple Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy awards and nominations. She most recently starred on the hit television show Smash.
William H. Macy is an actor, teacher, and director in theater, film, and television. Macy got involved in theater at Goddard College, where he met the playwright David Mamet. He is most famous for his roles in movies such as Fargo, Magnolia, Mystery Men, and Pleasantville, among many others. He is also an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy and SAG Award winner.
Lee Samuels (SAG-AFTRA) has lent his deep, “whiskey-smooth” voice to over 200 romance audiobooks; from small-town to suspense, and rom-coms to erotica. With a background in theatre, Lee’s audiobook career began in New York City when his roommate, then working as an audiobook engineer at Recorded Books, offered to help him record a few auditions for her friends’ then-new studio (Brick Shop Audio) in 2011. In his other life, he’s also a New York Times-published writer and author.