Green Eggs and Ham

by Dr. Seuss

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Green eggs and ham don't sound particularly delicious, but both children and adults will eat up these rhymes! This delightful tale will encourage readers of all ages to try something new, even if it doesn't seem appealing at first.

Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic classic by Dr. Seuss that will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! This is a beloved classic from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
                                                                                                                      
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.

With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even learn a thing or two about trying new things!

And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation!

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, these unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Happy Birthday to You!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780394800165
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	08/12/1960
Series:	Beginner Books
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	5,680
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	210L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors 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. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

Date of Birth:

March 2, 1904

Date of Death:

September 4, 1991

Place of Birth:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

La Jolla, California

Education:

B.A., Dartmouth College, 1925; Oxford University (no degree)

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration."—School Library Journal.  

Editorial Reviews

"The good doctor has scored another triumph."—The New York Times

"Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration."—School Library Journal.  

From the Publisher