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Green Eggs and Ham

By Dr. Seuss
Series: Beginner Books
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Green Eggs and Ham invites young readers on a playful journey with Sam-I-Am as he encourages trying new things, particularly the peculiar dish of green eggs and ham. Through rhythmic rhyme and delightful repetition, children explore imaginative places and scenarios while discovering the joy of open-mindedness and adventure.
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Format: Hardback
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Perfect for children aged 3 to 7, especially those beginning to read independently. Ideal for fans of imaginative stories and playful language encouraging curiosity and experimentation.

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Sam-I-am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seuss character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham in this timeless classic.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic Dr. Seuss classic about the joy of trying new things. And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation!

One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books

I do not like
green eggs and ham.
I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.

With unforgettable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favourite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even find themselves craving something new!

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

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Celebrated as a triumph by The New York Times and praised for its exuberant illustrations and accessible vocabulary by School Library Journal, this iconic Dr. Seuss classic continues to captivate and engage early readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780394800165

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 August 1960

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 72

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Dr. Seuss Education & Reference Penguin Books Series: Beginner Books

About the Author

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, 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 had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been published in fifty 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.

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