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Presents a collection of Dr Seuss stories, that are fun to read aloud, and easy to read alone. These Beginner books contain blends of words and pictures that encourage children to read.

The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-Ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

Tells, in verse, what happens when all ninety-nine zillion nine trillion and three creatures in the world go to sleep.

Describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird.

Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night."

"The Cat in the Hat considers all the ways he would improve on celebrating Christmas if he were to fill in for Saint Nick."--

A story-poem about the activities of such unusual animals as the Nook, Womp, Yink, Yap, Gack and the Zeds. A "fabulous book of easy words, exciting pictures and inviting rhythm."--Elementary English.

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

¡Viaja con Marco y su increíble imaginación en El pozo de Pascual! ¡Porque no puedes saber lo que abajo está pasando! ¡Quizá el pozo es más grande de lo que estamos pensando! A boy imagines the rare and wonderful fish he might catch in Pascual's pool.

This compilation of children's books provides lively, fanciful stories with simple words and colorful accompanying artwork.