This is the amazing tale of Gerald McCloy, who didn't talkwords -- he went Boing Boing instead! Only capable from theearliest age of making strange noises, young Gerald is the bane ofhis parents' lives. Finally, he runs away, little realising hisBoing Boings will make his fortune! Nearly fifity years ago, Dr.Seuss was asked by a friend at United Productions of America tocome up with an idea for an animated cartoon that was new anddifferent -- more than just the usual cats chasing mice. And that'show Gerald McBoing Boing came into being. The cartoon attractedlegions of fans in America, and went on to win an Academy Award in1951. Available only briefly in book form in the USA at the time ofthe movie's release, it has finally re-emerged with all its zestand zany humour in tact, ready to delight a new generation of Dr.Seuss fans.
This classic book in a fantastic new format will make theperfect gift for Dr Seuss fans! When the Cat in the Hat steps in onthe mat, Sally and her brother are in for a roller-coaster ride ofhavoc and mayhem! The Cat in the Hat is now available for the firsttime in picture book format. When Sally and her brother are leftalone, they think they're in for a dull day - until the Cat in theHat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! Thisis the classic book that every child should have the joy ofreading.
A "fabulous book of easy words, exciting pictures and invitingrhythm."--Elementary English.
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to Englishlanguage learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely publishedauthor of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted herfamous detective novels for English language learners. These
Colours, shapes and numbers are just the beginning,as thisbeautifully illustrated book explores all the coreconcepts thatmake up a toddler's world:Packed full of things to spot and name,this~is a book that parents and toddlers will love to share.
To accompany the release of the live action movie of The Catin the Hat, starring Mike Myers, HarperCollins are proud to presentDr. Seuss’s original tale of feline anarchy, pink snow andall-round mayhem!When the Cat in the Hat comes back, Sally and herbrother know it’s going to mean trouble. And guess what? They’reright!The Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular characters inchildren’s fiction, and this book is ideal for budding readers totackle on their own.
This illustration-packed book will help every child learn andremember challenging words! For each of its 100 words, you'll finda simple pronunciation, a kid-friendly definition, an example ofhow to use the word in a sentence, and a fun illustration thatfurther scaffolds kids' understanding. The pages also includelively notes and doodles to spark kids' interest. Words arepresented in groups of five that are linked in some way-words mayhave related meanings, share the same Latin or Greek root, or be agood way to describe something. Plus, engaging word-buildingactivities give kids the multiple exposures to a word they need totruly OownO it. Also includes a handy checklist so kids can tracktheir growing word power. A fun, unique book that will help every child develop a prodigiousvocabulary! For use with Grade 3.
Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Illustrations.
It’s Halloween and Dora and Boots are going trick-or-treating.Come along and see all their friends dressed up in theirspook-tacular costumes. Each spread will have a touch-and-feelelement on it so that kids can touch each character’s costume. It'ssure to be a fang-tastic Halloween with Dora!
Experience a hilarious episode of Phineas and Ferb in thisawesome book and CD set! Follow along with the story as Perry thePlatypus has to sneak away from Phineas and Ferb so he can fighthis 100th battlewith the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. The CD includesword-for-word narration, character voices, sound effects, and abonus song!
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield,Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attendingDartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career inadvertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick,Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading Americanmagazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And ToThink That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, andthe world of children's literature was changedforever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became theprototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, BeginnerBooks. This popular series combined engaging storieswith outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basicreading skills. Brilliant, playful, and alwaysrespectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into theconsciousness of four generations of youngsters andparents. In the process, he helped kids learn toread. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards,Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some
Readers can relive the magic of the movie again and again withthis storybook and CD package.
