Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved
children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the
Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic
characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on
generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and
illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but
did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo.
LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages.
Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and
hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards
includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight
honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won
three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.
Contributor CHARLES D. COHEN is a graduate of Haverford College and
the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and has been a
practicing dentist for over twenty-five years. Dr. Cohen first
became enchanted with the works of Dr. Seuss as a child and he
began purchasing early edition of Seuss books in college. Today,
Dr. Cohen's trove of Seussiana is likely the most comprehensive
private collection in the world. It is his hope to create a museum
to preserve the full Seuss legacy by protecting the pieces for
posterity. He is the author of the The Seuss, the Whole Seuss,
and Nothing But the Seuss.
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 19, 2011:
"The stories' rhymed couplets are pitch-perfect, the verse's rhythm
as snappy as in any of Seuss's better-known works...[F]ans old and
young will deem these 'lost' stories a tremendous find."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2011:
"The buffed-up illustrations look brand new, and...the writing is
as fresh, silly and exhilarating as it must have been when first
seen. The good Doctor may be dead these 20 years, but he’s still
good for splendid surprises."
ChildrensBooksGuide.com, 2011's Best Children's Books
"…Everything you’d expect from this master… Chock full of rhyming,
goofy characters and whimsical illustrations."
San Francisco Chronicle, October 30, 2011
"...A treasure trove from one of the greats of children's
literature...an unexpected treat... The collection sings with
Geisel's trademark rhyme, rhythm, wordplay and serious silly
streak. A must-have addition to your Seuss collection."
BoingBoing.net, October 27, 2011
"...A new Seuss collection is reason to celebrate...and Bippolo
Seed is more than a curiosity or a completist's collection of
offcuts -- much of the material in this book stands with Seuss's
best-loved work. The illustrations are classic Seuss and full
of wit and irreverence…"
The Atlantic, September 27, 2011
"...A fantastic new collection...More than just a literary gem,
which it certainly is…"
The Baltimore Examiner, September 28, 2011
"Truly a great piece of treasure for your family's library!"
USA Today, October 5, 2011
"Did you know a bunch of 'lost' Dr. Seuss stories were unearthed
recently?...As one would expect with Seuss, they're incredibly
clever."
Wired.com, September 28, 2011
"The stories are pure Seuss — you cannot mistake the artwork or the
made up words...my son...enjoyed them for what they are— little
stories that teach some sort of lesson."
The Mac Observer, October 18, 2011
"If you or someone you know, whether large or small, is a Seuss
fan, go get a copy of The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost
Stories...it’s excellent stuff."
Cracking the Cover (blog), October 13, 2011
"Books by Dr. Seuss are classic...passed on from generation to
generation… When he died in 1991…no one expected to see new work
from him again… Each of these tales is a rhythmical delight with
the tongue-twisting text we’ve come to expect from Dr. Seuss. The
illustrations are wacky, playful and colorful...and each of these
tales is sure to spark imagination."
Readings.com, September 26, 2011
"...Clever, witty and engaging, with pitch-perfect rhyming couplets
and his distinctive illustrations…they will provide...readers with
the sheer delight of enjoying more Seuss-isms."
Apptudes.com, October 5, 2011
"Little imaginations will be delighted with more nonsensical
Seussish characters to love and entertaining stories with which to
sharpen their reading skills…Each story is chock full of Dr Seuss
genius and inventive use of words…"
Giggleapps.com, October 17, 2011
"A wonderful anthology of stories…, each full of the wondrous Dr.
Seuss style of imaginative...characters, beautifully odd
illustrations, and fantastical rhyming prose… They are important
works of early Dr. Seuss."
BestAppsforKids.com, October 19, 2011
"Fans of Dr. Seuss will especially love this addition to the
collection...and [it] will surely become a bedtime favorite…Dr.
Seuss is always great and these "lost stories" are bound to
delight."
Digital-Storytime.com, September 27, 2011
"…A wonderful collection of seven stories… They are exceptional and
will enchant both young readers and older ones alike… the
illustrations are also exceptional, capturing the familiar whimsy
of Seuss…"
Excelsiorfile, October 11, 2011
"A collection of tales featuring…that cadence…that is as distinctly
Seuss as iambic pantamenter is to Shakespeare. To read the
book…it is almost impossible to not begin by reading aloud…and to
do so…reveals some interesting information about…the development of
that cadence we know by heart and memory... And for those
older Seuss fans its an even better reminder of what can and should
be expected in terms of books for young readers."
Hooray for Books! Indepedent Bookstore, October 14, 2011
"Fans of Seuss will know to expect outlandish creatures, exuberant
rhyme, funny adventures, and even a little food for thought. You’ll
find all that and more in 'Bippolo Seed.' This book is a
fantastic find for Seuss fans of all ages...!"
Barnes and Noble, September 2011
"Children, their parents, and their grandparents will all treasure
this singular batch of rarely seen…stories…these tales exude the
sprightliness that we have all come to associate with
the…master."
Lunch.com, September 30, 2011
"I tip my hat to Dr. Cohen for his love of Dr. Seuss' vision and
the work that went into tracking down these tales. If not for him,
future generations might never have been able to experience this
amazing collection."
K-Gr 6-Seven stories published in magazines from 1948 to '59 appear with their original texts and illustrations, all of which have been technologically enhanced. In a lengthy introduction, Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen describes his research in uncovering these stories and the ways in which they resonate with familiar Seussian elements and themes. Youngsters see the folly of greed when the duck in "The Bippolo Seed" wants more than he needs and ends up with nothing. The message in "The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga" is that, ".when you fight with Big Guys.../A bit of Quick-Thinking/counts much more than size!" An illustration of the foolish bear atop the tree while the rabbit escapes adds to the fun. "Gustav, the Goldfish" and "The Strange Shirt Spot" demonstrate the consequences of not following the rules. Unable to settle on one occupation, the protagonist in "The Great Henry McBride" dreams big, convincing himself and children everywhere that they can be and do anything. The delightful rhythm, tongue-tickling language, and trademark art exemplify how Seuss's work has delighted generations of readers and made learning to read fun.-Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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