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"I just love how this book encourages children (and adults) to use their imagination with such colorful and beautiful characters of Seuss's own. This is definitely one I'll continually read to any of my future children or family's kids (as long as they'll let me)."
— Laurel (5 out of 5 stars)
" I think this book is a great way to help children expand their thinking and be creative. Children need to be encouraged to explore and really use their brains, and this book does just that. "
— Kimberly, 2/16/2014" This was my favorite book when I was learning how to read...probably one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books! "
— Liz, 2/8/2014" This book has so many words that are made up, but a lot are regular, too. "
— Alexandria, 2/4/2014" One of my favorite Dr. Seuss books of all time. This book inspires creative thinking and strives to unlock a child's mind to endless possibilities. This book is exciting and funny and a total joy to read. "
— Sara, 2/1/2014" This is a great book about rhyming once again. It is a fun way to learn to read. There are many new fun words to learn and kids would love reading this. I would recommend this book to any beginning readers. "
— Starsha, 1/27/2014" I give 5 stars to all Suess books! My daughter just picked this book out today when we went to the library! So I've read it 5 times already today! "
— Jamie, 1/21/2014" I bought some books at a yard sale for my daughter's future classroom, so we have been reading them aloud to each other this morning. Fun! "
— L8blmr, 1/20/2014" Haven't read this one before - but I LOVE it! There is no limit to what you can think up and Dr. Seuss is a perfect example of that! "
— Lauri, 1/18/2014" My son loves to read this book. "
— Michelle, 11/29/2013" my dad used to read this book to me & my sisters all the time. loved it :) "
— Katie, 11/26/2013" This one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books. It is full of imagination and creativity! It gives children the liberty to think about anything their imagination takes them. A fun and freeing book for all ages. "
— Yadira, 11/23/2013" second favorite dr. seuss book. "
— sara, 11/23/2013" This book is a good one to get children thinking and using their imaginations. It is a good one to tell them that there is no limit to what you can imagine! "
— Katie, 11/22/2013" I love the concept, but I just find it difficult to accept Dr Seuss's imaginary world "
— Sarah, 11/6/2013" This is probably my favorite Dr. Seuss book. It is so much fun to read and it never gets old. "
— Tyler, 10/8/2013" I really liked this book, but was kind of disappointed in the page that talked about 55 elephants having a drink. I counted only 34 elephants. Really made me think, though. "
— Nathan, 9/24/2013" A little old for my son, but he still loves the artwork. I love the message and the wordplay. "
— Allisonperkel, 9/23/2013" Great to read to my children before bed. Wonderful pictures and nice rhymes. "
— Renee, 8/17/2013" this book probably influenced my over active imagination.... "
— Danielle, 8/9/2013" Great book for teaching the value and "okayness" of having an imagination. Full of ryhming and easy to read text! "
— Adrienne, 12/17/2012" I love the crazy illustrations and madeup words that simply pour out of this and other Seuss books. "
— Lia, 9/9/2012" Lizzy and I have been reading Dr. Suess books together before bed. I love how the nonsense in these books make your tongue twist and turn. "
— Katie, 9/9/2012" Great rhyming book :) I love those. This book could be connected to a math lesson..example How long is the tail of a Zong? Have student measure a fuzzy rope with a ruler! There are multiple other that could be used! "
— Lindsey, 8/29/2012" Enjoy the colors: yellow, blue, red, pink. Enjoy the words: griff, schlopp, snuvs, bloogs, Na-Nupp, Da-Dake, beft. Enjoy the world of imagination. "
— Andd, 3/20/2012" Love Dr. Seuss! This book teaches children to use their imagination! It could also be used to teach rhyming words! "
— Tiffany, 1/8/2012" This book shows great imagination. you can practice guessing and math with the line "how much water can 55 elephants drink". There are also other examples. "
— Amy, 12/20/2011" Aw Dr. Suess I love you(: Your books are miracles for babysitters who need to have billions of different books on hand. "
— ɴᴀᴛᴀʟɪᴇ, 11/6/2011" 24 and 25 is scary "
— Jaden, 9/12/2011" I think this is a trickier Dr. Seuss book because the words are easy to mispronounce. This is a good book to practice pronunciation and comprehension. "
— Lydia, 9/1/2011" Dr. Seuss has put together another fun tongue-twisting children's book. "
— Jessie, 8/5/2011" Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! It's Dr. Seuss! And he's giving his readers a big boost of positivity when thinking and imagining and envisioning and all the things they can think about! "
— Rana, 7/11/2011" Oh the thinks that a THINKER can think! "
— Eric, 5/15/2011" Genre: Picture Book/Poetry <br/> <br/>I really enjoyed this book a lot and I think most young girls and boys wil enjoy it too. I love how it rhymes and the illustartions are really good too. "
— Jennifer, 4/28/2011" This could be used during Dr. Seuss week. Schools spend a lot of time on him, so knowing a lot of his books will be helpful. "
— Sarah, 4/28/2011" I love Dr. Seuss. I use this book to get my students thinking of ideas they can use while they are writing. This is a great repetitive text that the students love! "
— Liz, 4/18/2011" -Dr Seuss classic <br/>-A good rhyming book "
— Kapra, 4/11/2011" Not one of Seuss' best, but even his lesser books are at least entertaining. Follows the standard Seuss model of silly neologisms to make amusing rhymes combined with clever art to make an enjoyable book for parents and children alike. "
— Jeffrey, 3/31/2011" I think....this is great for creativity! My son wanted to know if I had ever seen a Guff. Plus, I think the Schlopp looks delicious. <br/> <br/>After you read it, you and your child can imagine all sorts of thinks..... "
— Kirei, 2/18/2011" Viva imagination! That's pretty much the gist here. And that's the right message to present. Well played, Dr. Seuss, well played. "
— Bill, 2/16/2011" Great book for teaching the value and "okayness" of having an imagination. Full of ryhming and easy to read text! "
— Adrienne, 12/6/2010" For kindergarten children, I would use this book in the classroom to show children how fun reading and thinkin can be while learning about colors and rhyming words. "
— Cornelius, 12/4/2010" The use of real words and non sense words are used well in this book. Dr. Seuss rhymes the whole book which would be very helpful to teach about poetry! "
— Rachel, 11/27/2010" This is a really good first day of school book or last day of school book. There are lots of things that you could do with rhyming words too. "
— Audrey, 11/26/2010" Dr. Seuss knows how to keep you engaged! This book rhymes the whole way through with real and non-sense words. It is a great way to get children to use their imagination, but all Dr. Seuss books have that effect! "
— Jessica, 11/24/2010" Love it! Even though I'm not a kid anymore. I bought this book to remind me of what I can be if I put my creative mind to work. "
— Josi, 11/11/2010" A little old for my son, but he still loves the artwork. I love the message and the wordplay. "
— Allisonperkel, 10/10/2010" this book probably influenced my over active imagination.... "
— Danielle, 10/5/2010" No one has more fun with words than Dr. Seuss! "
— Jennifer, 7/29/2010Theodor 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.
Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer, and musician well known for his portrayal of Squiggy’s friend Leonard “Lenny” Kosnowski on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley; and for his work in the Christopher Guest ensemble films, particularly as David St. Hubbins, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the fictional rock band Spinal Tap from the eponymous film.