Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A lively new picture book biography of Cat in the Hat creator Dr. Seuss, the most beloved children s book author of all time . . . from powerhouse team Judy Sierra and Kevin Hawkes
Have you ever wondered how the great Dr. Seuss wrote his most famous book? Did you know that he wasn t allowed to make up the fun words he was known for like OOBLECK and IT-KUTCH and HIPPO-NO-HUNGUS? He was only allowed to use words from a very strict list
This bouncy account of Dr. Seuss s early career offers proof that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all Kid-friendly prose (with Seussian rhyme for Dr. Seuss s dialogue) and whimsical illustrations from award-winner Kevin Hawkes ensure this book will entertain and educate readers."
Synopsis
A lively new picture-book biography of the most beloved children s book author of all time: Dr. Seuss
Have you ever wondered how the great Dr. Seuss wrote his most famous book? Did you know that for The Cat in the Hat, he wasn t allowed to make up the fun words he was known for like OOBLECK and IT-KUTCH and HIPPO-NO-HUNGUS? He was only allowed to use words from a very strict list
This bouncy account of the early career of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Ted Geisel) proves that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all.
Kid-friendly prose (with Seussian rhyme for Ted s dialogue) and whimsical illustrations by award winner Kevin Hawkes recall the work of Dr. Seuss himself. Writing tips from Dr. Seuss and exclusive letters from the author and illustrator, detailing how they created this book, are included
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