In contrast, the illustrations here are wild and wonderful, and the accompanying language, while simple, is delightfully silly. But what was radical about this little book at the time of publication (and what makes it still compelling today) is Seuss's departure from the traditionally dull pictures and sentences used in reading primers.

Seuss creates uncomplicated, monosyllabic rhymes to foster learning and inspire children to read. Here, as in most of his extensive body of work, Dr.

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.įirst published in 1963, Hop on Pop remains a perennial favorite when it comes to teaching kids to read. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meanings. Highly recommended.”- School Library Journal (starred) “Combines phonics and word recognition, making sounds and letters recognizable. This classic makes an ideal gift for Seuss fans and is an especially good way to show Pop some love on Father’s Day! but a cactus? Pat must NOT sit on that! The illustrations are wild and the language is delightfully silly. And giggle as Pat sits on a hat and on a cat and on a bat. The author creates uncomplicated, monosyllabic rhymes to foster learning and inspire children to read. Seuss’s classic Beginner Book is now part of a book and audio CD package, with word-for-word storytelling by David Hyde Pierce.įirst published in 1963, the “simplest Seuss for youngest use” remains a perennial favorite when it comes to teaching kids to read.

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