Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Audiobook, by Seuss Play Audiobook Sample

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Audiobook

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Read By: John Cleese Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739339268

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

1

Longest Chapter Length:

08:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

28

Publisher Description

Children will be cheered just contemplating the outrageous array of troubles they're lucky they don't have.

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"This is outstanding. My daughter picked this book on a day when I was finding it particularly difficult to be grateful. I now have the opening pages quoted on my desk. She and I laughed and laughed and laughed as we read through the pages. Well done Dr. Seuss! "

— Julie (5 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • Nominated for GRAMMY Awards (Best Spoken Word for Children), 1994

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.27027027027027 out of 54.27027027027027 out of 54.27027027027027 out of 54.27027027027027 out of 54.27027027027027 out of 5 (4.27)
5 Stars: 22
4 Stars: 6
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2 Stars: 3
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " When I read this for myself as a child, i was confused. As a parent reading it to my children, I was happy because it helped me to talk to them about the nature of the natural world. "

    — Jaime, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dr. Seuss, always amazing :) "

    — Michelle, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of my favorite books as a wee lass... "

    — Dusie, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a rhyming story for children "

    — Theresa, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My brother & I were talking about this recently. When I was little, this was my favorite Dr. Seuss book. I was fascinated by all of the ways people could be unlucky. Especially memorable was the pour soul who had to climb up all kinds of stairs to get to his bathroom. "

    — Karen, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good reminder for kids and adults alike. Love Dr. Seuss, even if I can't keep my tounge untied while reading. My kids love the silly sentences and funny pictures. "

    — Tammy, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " We love this book! I didn't even know it existed until I threw my daughter a Dr. Seuss party. This is one of my very favorite Dr. Seuss books now! :) "

    — Aubrey, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the crazy illustrations and madeup words that simply pour out of this and other Seuss books. "

    — Lia, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you are ever having a bad day or feeling sorry for yourself, read this book. It has some fun rhymes and I always find myself smiling by the end. It helps me remember all that I have to be grateful for! "

    — Anna, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My second favorite Dr. Seuss book. "

    — Paige, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this the other time too! One of my "having a bad day and don't wanna whine about it" books! The kids' favorite part is the pants eating plants...we dare you to get through it without laughing! "

    — Christine, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I had this book as a child. And I loved it. And despite my father's tendency towards saving everything, I don't seem to have this in my collection any longer. But I think this book ranks up there with Solla Sollew, and I LOVE that book! "

    — Jenn, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic Dr.Suess is perfect for any age. Loved Reading this book as a child and now to my nephews. "

    — Derek, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I must say this was different than I expected but it has grown to be one of our favorites! In true Dr. Seuss style of crazy made-up words & characters he helps you feel lucky because of the things you are not-great for those down days. "

    — Lisa, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love reading Asher this book! "

    — Nicolle, 10/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my favorites of all time!!!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!! "

    — Jennifer, 6/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Quick review: The only thing that made this book worth reading was the message. Otherwise, it's the same old, same old Seuss. "

    — Earl, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really really liked it, but not as much as Oh, the Places You'll Go! !! "

    — بشرى, 10/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Dr. Seuss's books. "

    — Jessie, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book put life back in perspective as far as how really blessed we are. "

    — Emilee, 5/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books to read to my daughters. Reminds us all of how fortunate we are, or lucky as the title says... it actually says it all... duh! "

    — David, 10/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was very funny. R.M. "

    — Horace, 9/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely LOVED this book as a child. My sister used to read it to me. My favorite part is how the one boy mows the lawn and the more that he mows it, the faster it grows. Absolute classic Seuss. :-) "

    — Suzanne, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dr. Seuss, always amazing :) "

    — Michelle, 2/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 'Twas my brother's favorite book. He was so little he called it "Lucky Yar" and asked for it first every reading time. I bet he liked the part about France & the pants the best. It could have had a very formative effect on his life :). "

    — Kim, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A little disappointed in this offering of this Dr. Seuss book. "

    — Jocelin, 12/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Many creative things to be thankful for. Have students write about the things they are thankful for. "

    — Bonnie, 7/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perhaps my favorite Dr. Seuss. "Just tell yourself, Ducky, you're really quite lucky. Some people are much more, oh ever so much more, so muchly much much more unlucky than you!" At least I've never taken my Thromdibulator apart.... "

    — Erika, 7/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I keep this one in the seating area of my office! "

    — Miss, 7/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Did I Ever Lucky You Are? is about an old man sitting on a cactus telling a boy that he shouldn't be sad because his life is a lot easier than some other peoples' lives. One example is a person who has to mow a giant lawn with a tiny lawnmower. It was a good book. "

    — Acton, 6/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was kind of a disappointment. Not one of my favorite Seuss books by far. Glad it was just a library book. Alex always manages to grab one or two Seuss's from the library. He didn't really like it either. "

    — Sydney, 4/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Basically goes through some silly examples of people in unlucky (imaginary) situations in hopes of proving how lucky we are. Perhaps useful to read to an ingrate, but I doubt it. Still, gotta love Dr. Seuss. "

    — Libby, 2/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books to read to my daughters. Reminds us all of how fortunate we are, or lucky as the title says... it actually says it all... duh! "

    — David, 1/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a lot of fun. My students always love to listen to me get tongue-tied reading it to them, and looking at the pictures. It becomes a fun game for them. "

    — Angela, 1/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " We've been reading this book as part of our discussion about gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving. Nice lesson in a fun-Seuss style. "

    — Elizabeth, 11/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book put life back in perspective as far as how really blessed we are. "

    — Emilee, 11/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Quite possibly my favorite Dr. Suess book. "

    — Vicki, 11/11/2009

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 John Cleese

John Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python’s Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films. In the mid-1970s, he and his first wife Connie Booth cowrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. He has lent his voice to many projects, including narrating C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.