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"Did you ever fly a kite in bed? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?" Such are the profound, philosophical queries posed in this well-loved classic by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel. While many rhymes in this couplet collection resemble sphinx-worthy riddles, Seuss's intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. It matters little that each wonderful vignette has nothing to do with the one that follows. (We move seamlessly from a one-humped Wump and Mister Gump to yellow pets called the Zeds with one hair upon their heads.) Children today will be as entranced by these ridiculous rhymes as they have been since the book's original publication in 1960--so amused and enchanted, in fact, they may not even notice they are learning to read! Read more

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Alot of kids feel that reading is stupid but this book will change their
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
An outstanding book for kids and adults and who want to enjoy a good
A review of the Vinyl Bath Book edition only!
Since my 7-month-old still thinks books are for putting in your mouth, I've been buying him bath books. I bought this one sight unseen from Amazon, and as much as I love the classic "One Fish, Two Fish," I was a little disappointed. First, the book is small, even for a bath book (about 4x6 inches -- the "8.3 x 4.8" dimensions in the Amazon description are just plain WRONG). Second, the book was shorter than I expected. It consists only of the first 8 pages of the original "One Fish." Of course, the baby doesn't know how abridged the book is, so he enjoys it. And the colors are bright, the printing is sharp, and the overall package is high-quality and holds up to lots of handling. But there's not much there to read to him.
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Absolutely Incredible
I was in awe when my son received the Dinosaur book for Christmas from his Grandfather. I saw this book in a Parents magazine and had to get it based on the fact that the Dino one was incredible. My 3 year old loves it! It's not a book to let him play with unless you want it destroyed. Instead, this book allows us to make some quality time for each other when we sit down and look through it. It's very informational, and as he grows older I'm sure he'll read it, but at this point the pop-ups are worth it!

My son loves the book
This is a very interesting book.My 5-year old has really enjoyed the book.

A Masterpiece of Pop-up books.
A Great Book to Read With the Kid on your lap. Probably best for kids in the couple or three grades. Best for kids on your lap because pop-up books are rather fragile. Grabbing the nose of the shark and using it as a handle to lug the book around is likely to lose the nose to your shark.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Animals - Fishes    3. Animals - Marine Life    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Extinct animals    7. Fishes, Fossil    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Marine animals, Fossil    11. Nature & the Natural World - General    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life   

Editorial Review

If you read this very popular book just before bed, and the light is still on in the hallway, you can make the rainbow scales glitter on the page, and realize why the Rainbow Fish was so proud of his beautiful decoration. Sometimes, though, being too proud of outside beauty can blind a fish, or a child (or even, heaven forbid, a parent) to the beauty people hold inside. That's the lesson of this simple tale, imported from Switzerland. It's a useful one for future sneaker and designer clothing shoppers, for rainbow fish--and for quieter, plainer minnows, too. ... Read more

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One of the BEST books!!
My son (22 months) LOVES this book.I read this book at least once a week.Great for teaching sharing!
An Adorable Book With An Outstanding Message!
This is an adorable book! It is fun and easy to read and it has a great message. This book teaches children to share their gifts and talents with others, and that material possessions are not everything in life. This book taught me that in general, people put too much emphasis on material possessions, when we really should be focusing most of our energy on relationships and more important issues that really matter in the world. This book teaches the importance of friendship and overall happiness in life. If children can understand these concepts it will only help them in life. This book shows a fish who starts out being selfish and is very unhappy because he does not have any friends. Eventually, after discussing his lonliness with someone wiser, he shares his rainbow scales with the other fish, who, in return, invite him to join their circle of friends. This simple plot line is easy for children to understand, yet so very important in life. The layout is also simple; there is one paragraph on every other page and it is written with simple language and simple dialogue. Even though this book typically attracts young readers, the message is universal and appropriate for all ages. This is a fantastic book! I highly recommend it to readers of all ages!

Why isn't there are 0 star option?
From Publisher's Weekly, '...the lonely fish seeks advice from the wise octopus, who counsels him to give away his beauty and "discover how to be happy."'
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adorable
I had Dr. Seuss' books as a child and want my baby to enjoy them as much as I did. This nursery book is brightly colored, very sturdy and my 5-mo old keeps reaching for it. The plastic fish on the top make noise and baby loves to keep count with them. I'm very very happy with this purchase. I also reccomend other board books form this nursery collection.

My Son Loves It
My 2 1/2 year old son loves this book. It is simple enough that he has memorized it and "reads" it himself.

Disappointed
The book is far short of original text, not interesting enough to hold attention.I would not recommend it. ... Read more

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Wonderful book!
This was my favorite book as a child!I still remember it MANY years later.Your kids will love it!!!

It's a Classic!!
This was one of my favorites when I was small -- couldn't read yet, but the pictures told the story very well (Now that I CAN read, guess what the first thing was that I did when I got my copy?!) Now I am sharing some of my favorites with my nieces.I only hope they grow to love books as much as I.

A fish out of water
I like this book because its about a fish and a fish is one of my favorite animals because of how colorful they can be. I also like this book because it describes events in the story so well. This book is adventurous. It makes me want to have an adventure just like this one.
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My heart drops when i see this book !
This is one of my favorite childhoold books. I fell in love with swimmy & Fredrick. I really love Leo Lionni's books. I still have copies of all his book and have purchased these books for my little brothers.The art is beautiful, and really makes the book that much better. You cannot go wrong buying this book for any child.

Swimmy
I have used this book for many years to promote the ability of the "little guys" to join together and gain strength to challenge "the big guy."It's a great story.

There is strength in numbers
Despite fear and loneliness, Swimmy discovers the marvels of his world under the sea and encourages his friends to band together so that they may enjoy the wonders as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Animals - Marine Life    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Preschool    6. Fiction    7. Fishes    8. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    9. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Fishes   

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Colorful, Silly Fish Illustrations Grab Baby's Attention!
My 19-month old is WILD for this book; it's the reigning favorite at the moment.The silly fish pictures are great and she loves the pages where there are LOTS of fish on the page (including the inside back pages), pointing out to me her favorites from the story.She also has fun picking out the "extra" fish that look like strawberry fish, pineapple fish, etc.The sing-songy rhymes are as fun as the artwork and a definite winner in our house!

This one's a winner!
Our 16-month-old son absolutely adores this book! We read it using silly voices for each fish, and he just smiles all the way through. When he wants to read this book, he'll bring it to my husband or me, making kissing noises. It's a shame that this book isn't available in a board book format--we've had to tape and re-tape several of the pages from all of the use it gets!

lovely look at the sea

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Fun to read out loud!
This is a great book if you have small children.They love it because it's fun to read out loud and it isn't so long that you get out of breath. This is a must have that I enjoy reading over and over again and my little ones never get tired of it.

Still a Classic
I loved this book as a child, and now my daughter loves it, too.A really good lesson; we don't always get what we want in life, and sometimes that's for the best.Beautiful illustrations.

Self concensus at work
An email friend used the term "self consensus" to describe the process by which we start with a known person- ourselves- and move in small steps away from that to construct our image of another person we know via email. This book is a good illustration of that idea.
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Editorial Review

Mr. Putter and his fine yellow cat, Tabby, both getting on in years,love going to the tropical fish store. Mr. Putter owned goldfish as a boy, andTabby loves watching the fish because it makes "her whiskers tingle and her tailtwitch." When the pair decides to bring home three fish one day, neither one ofthem is aware that, well, how shall we put it delicately... Tabby has a "fishproblem." Each evening Tabby Read more

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Read-aloud for library
I used the book for my read-aloud story time at the public library.The children, ages 4 through 9, enjoyed the story and the illustrations.It would be an easy book for a reader at about a 1st grade level.The "bat, bat, bat" that the cat did on the fish bowl needed to be explained to the youngest listeners.

Endearing! Enchanting! I wish I had these when I was a kid!
For last Christmas, I gave my 2 (nearly 3) year old daughter all the Mr. Putter and Tabby books available -- and I eagerly await the newest release: "Write the Book," (because I enjoy them so much myself!) My daughter had all of the books memorized by Spring. The three that make her laugh the most are "Pick the Pears," "Paint the Porch," and, of course, "Feed the Fish." While reading "Feed the Fish," she laughs as soon as we turn to the page were Tabby's pupils are shaped like goldfish silhouettes. Yesterday, I heard her reciting the part where Mr. Putter had to put a pillowcase over the fish bowl so Tabby would finally follow him to bed, although we have not read this particular book for a couple of weeks.
A must-read for cat lovers!
It's true, my six-year-old loves this book.The truly great thing about it, though, is that it is thoroughly entertaining for the adults reading along with her.Everyone who has ever loved a cat, regardless of their age, should read this book.It's priceless. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Cats    2. Animals - Fishes    3. Cats    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Goldfish    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Readers - Chapter Books    12. Rylant, Cynthia    13. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

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every child should have this
I fell in love with the story and pictures when I was 4. I'm buying it today for my new grandson.
You thought you were just going fishing, a classicDr. Seuss takes your imagination on a wild, fun and hair-raising adventure!
A delightful book...one you will enjoy reading and sharing over and over, both children and adults. It is best when read to/with your child, grandchild or someone. A wonderful gift...I gave a copy to my 26 year old "fisherman" son, inscripting "to the most optimistic fisherman I know and love." Dr. Suess does his usual job of making you feel good, light and joyful. Last, but not least, it promises the imagination of any reader will expand and dwell in the happiest expectations.

Childhood Memory
I grew up on Dr Seuss books, I doubt there is a child alive that at sometime in their lifes as read a Dr Seuss book.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Fiction    6. Fishes    7. Fishing    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Poetry    11. Readers - Beginner    12. Seuss, Dr.    13. Stories in rhyme    14. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Fishes   

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Frolicsome and Frisky
You will want to read this book to your youngster. The rhyme and the rhythm of it will entice you both. Very enjoyable to read aloud. "Frolicsome and frisky and yet greatly to be feared" sounds even more fun in a Scottish accent, perhaps a la John Cleese.The pictures are colorful.This is the kind of thing you want to memorize so that you can entertain a little one someday when you are caught in a big traffic jam on the highway.

Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story in Reverse
A clever little tail in rhyme about a group of devious fish and a surprise that awaits the most clever.I often read this tale to my first born andhave returned to read it to my youngest. The first book is now worn andtorn. ... Read more

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Great fun and illustrations to die for
To start off, though, I have to say that you just can't read these books lying down in bed with your child.The eyes roll up (they're weighted) and all you get is the "whites" of the eyes.
the adentures of Max the Minnow
The book was a good book it was about this minnow named Max. He was smaller then all the other fish and wanted to know how to get big. he asked everyone and he had one more person to ask. He went to the Shark's Place. ... What a delight!
My parents bought this book for my two year old.Not only is it attention-getting with big bug eyes on every page, but the story is delightfully clever, interesting & educational.The back of the book even has a two page "encyclopedia" with pictures and descriptions of all the sea creatures introduced in the book.This is the first children's book that has kept my attention and interest as long as my son's.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Pat
Wonderful book!It is one of my 20 month old granddaughter's favorites and we have to read it many times a day.It goes with us in the car and she tries reading it by herself.

Ateacher's favorite gift
I love to give this book, as it always draws compliments from the receiver.Its bright and colorful pages keep the child's interest. Its one of the best counting books for young children 6 months to 3 years. You won't be disappointed!

A big hit with bright colors
My 20 month old boy/girl twins LOVE this book.My son has adopted this book as his own and reads it over and over again.We have ordered this book twice and it is on his wish list for Christmas, because, it is not that durable, but still worth it!It is loved so much we buy it for other little people. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    5. Counting    6. Fiction    7. Fish    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Counting   

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Unexamined metaphysics
My boy brought this home the school library and the title of the book intrigued me. What is it like to swim by swishing your tail, round and round, in a small little bowl; or, eating fish flakes sprinkled from above when the person decides it's time to be fed; or to live in an environment that deteriorates day after day into murkiness until you are suddenly scooped up by a net and put into an even smaller container while your bowl is being cleaned? What IS it like to be a fish? Alas, there are no answers to that question found in this book -- pity.
Great science book for young kids!
Wendy Pfeffer has a talent for making difficult science concepts understandable to young children.This is a lively and very kid-friendly book with cheerful illustrations that kids will enjoy and learn from. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fishes    6. Juvenile literature    7. Science & Nature - General    8. Aquatic creatures    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Technology / General    10. Zoology & animal sciences   

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Bright Colors Kids Love
My 22 month old Son LOVES this book.We have lots of books, but he always picks this one - every day and every night - before nap time and before bed.Sometime he takes the book to bed with him, and when I go to get him up there he is looking at all the Bright and Beautiful colors in this book.

A wonderfully delightful book for the little ones
My older son brought this book home from the library to read to his 27 month old brother. My younger son absolutely and totally ADORES this book. Not only does this book help teach your little one to count and colors, but it also gives them a sense of rhyming words and the fish also bring a plus side to it. A must have for any parent with little ones. This book will keep them amused for hours on end.

Baby loves it!
My 14 month old daughter received this book about two weeks ago.She absolutely loves hearing it and looking at the pictures.She will listen to it 3 or 4 times in a row and cry to hear it again.She carries the book around with her and gives it to anyone she thinks might read it to her.
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Repaso
This is a good little book for those learning the Spanish language on several levels.

destined to become a classic children's book.
My 3 year old granddaughter never tires of hearing the story over and overof a selfish fish who learns how to give. The holograms thruout the bookfascinate her. ... Read more

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Magical!
This book was spectacular from cover to cover!The illustrations are so rich and detailed, that it would be an ideal storytime read.Gall's narration is complex and elegant, and the pace is fast without being too fast.I review quiet a few picture books each month (60+), and very very few manage to have that illusive magical quality that we all remember from our favorite children's books.This book deserves to be a new children's classic, heartily recommended!

Award winner Chris Gall has written and illustrated Dear Fish, a fun and quirky tale.
Peter Allan is at the beach with his family and loves to explore the creatures in the tide pools. He extends an invitation to them by placing a note in a bottle and guess what-they actually come to visit! One after another, the stinky creatures crawl out of the sea into Peter Allan's bathroom, into his friend's Sally house, at the ball -park and even at the rodeo.
A compelling story of an invite too good to be true
When a boy writes a letter to the underwater fish inviting them to visit, he doesn't necessarily expect their enthusiasm; but the lure of mother's pies draws even the largest fish from the ocean and soon a very fishy problem is close at hand. The large fishy drawings are zany, fun embellishments to a compelling story of an invite too good to be true.
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This is my toddler's favorite book!
Again and again, "This Little Piggy" is pulled off a shelf and dragged across the house. "Book?" "Book?" "Book?" (which really means "Mama, do you have five minutes to pull me on your lap and read my favorite story to me?").
Great art!
The artwork in this book is adorable.Each page shows the pigs in a different fairy tale or nursery rhyme.After you've counted the piggies, you can go back to the book and identify each of the classic stories in the art.What a fun idea! ... Read more

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Are you ready for a scintillating seahorse fact? The father seahorse isthe one who carries the mother's eggs around in his pouch before theyhatch. In Read more

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Mister Seahorse Book Summary
I read a this fiction picture book by Eric Carle, Mister Seahorse. The main characters are Mr. and Mrs. Seahorse and some of the fish. Celebration of Fatherhood
This adorable book shows Mister Seahorse traveling through the sea and meeting all sorts of other sea creature dads caring for their young. Mister Seahorse is himself carrying his own babies in his pouch.
Little Sea Babies
This wonderfully illustrated book is an enjoyable read for young readers.It would be a great asset in the classroom as a read aloud.There are many repetitive sentences that young readers will be able to follow along, or read along.Eric Carle has once again out done himself! I plan to use this book in the classroom. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Animals - Marine Life    3. Carle, Eric    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Family - Parents    7. Father and child    8. Fiction    9. Fishes    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Sea horses    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life