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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017
Imagine That!
By Judy Sierra, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)
Discover how strict rules sparked Dr. Seuss's creativity.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 402 ratings
48 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the early career of Dr. Seuss, where strict word limits challenged his creativity. Discover how Ted Geisel turned constraints into inspiration, crafting beloved tales like 'The Cat in the Hat.' With whimsical illustrations and Seussian rhymes, this biography reveals the magic behind his iconic stories. What happens when creativity meets limitation?
From the publisher
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!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
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Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 192295
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 2017
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780553510973
- LCCN
- 2015044011
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