Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A #1 New York Times bestseller This previously never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't choose just one The tale captures a classic childhood moment--choosing a pet--and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it
Told in Dr. Seuss's signature rhyming style, this is a must-have for Seuss fans and book collectors, and a perfect choice for the holidays, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds.
An Editor's Note at the end discusses Dr. Seuss's pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for What Pet Should I Get?
Synopsis
Pick a pet with Dr. Seuss with this bestselling and silly tail of cats, dogs and more
A dog or a cat? A fish or a bird? Or maybe a crazy creature straight from the mind of Dr. Seuss Which pet would YOU get? A trip to the pet store turns into a hilarious struggle when two kids must choose one pet to take home... but everytime they think they see an animal they like, they find something even better Perfect for animal lovers and Seuss lover alike, this book will delight readers young and old.
Discovered 22 years after Dr. Seuss's death, the unpublished manuscript and sketches for What Pet Should I Get? were previously published as a 48-page jacketed hardcover with 8 pages of commentary. This unjacketed Beginner Book edition features the story only.
The cat?
Or the dog?
The kitten?
The pup?
Oh, boy
It is something
to make a mind up.
Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3-7.