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Happy Birthday to You!
by
Dr. Seuss
Today is your birthday! Today you are you!...There is no one alive that is you-er than you!
Six pages of rollicking pop-ups animate this simple adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. It's the best-of-the-best way to say... Happy Birthday to You...more
Six pages of rollicking pop-ups animate this simple adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. It's the best-of-the-best way to say... Happy Birthday to You...more
Hardcover, 12 pages
Published
February 25th 2003
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published August 12th 1959)
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"Happy Birthday to You!" by Dr. Seuss is typical of the more mediocre Seuss books, "Wacky" and endlessly droning, tedious to read.
You're going to the birthday party of a 4 year old you don't know really well, but you know he likes books and his parents are nerds. This seems like a great gift, right? That's how we received it. My four year old stopped opening presents to lavish attention on several books he received and had to be prodded gently to return to what he was doing. After present openin...more
You're going to the birthday party of a 4 year old you don't know really well, but you know he likes books and his parents are nerds. This seems like a great gift, right? That's how we received it. My four year old stopped opening presents to lavish attention on several books he received and had to be prodded gently to return to what he was doing. After present openin...more
Mar 04, 2013
Jennifer Park
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
birthdays-and-other-celebrations
1. This book is about a city called Katroo, where birthdays are very special and celebrated differently. The birthday bird comes in and escorts the little boy out for his birthday celebration. It is a fantasy and fiction book where amazing adventure are waiting for you.
2. Even though it is quite wordy, I think this is a great book to read to a class. It shows rhymes and I think it instills creativity in a child. Students can try to write out rhymes of their own, and it can be silly words that a...more
2. Even though it is quite wordy, I think this is a great book to read to a class. It shows rhymes and I think it instills creativity in a child. Students can try to write out rhymes of their own, and it can be silly words that a...more
Picture Book 8: I loved dr. seuss when I was little and still love his books! I really don't think that their are any dr. seuss books out there that I don't like. This book in particular I liked because it teaches kids to love their birthdays. Also, I thought it was funny that when dr.seuss wanted to rhyme he just made up a word. I would recommend any dr.seuss books to any little kid they are very enjoyable and entertaining to read!
Read-A-loud:1st or 2nd Grade
Read on their own: advanced 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
I gave Happy Birthday to You! a two because the story is not one that is likely to engage young readers. The illustrations are very colorful and they help to move the text along. And the rhyming pattern throughout the book is very predictable which is good for young readers. The pages don't have more than ten lines of words. As an early reader it fits the criteria of a good book. But the content is so specific that I do...more
Read on their own: advanced 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
I gave Happy Birthday to You! a two because the story is not one that is likely to engage young readers. The illustrations are very colorful and they help to move the text along. And the rhyming pattern throughout the book is very predictable which is good for young readers. The pages don't have more than ten lines of words. As an early reader it fits the criteria of a good book. But the content is so specific that I do...more
With all of the typical zaniness of his usual writing style, Dr. Seuss has turned the spotlight on the single day of the year that belongs to oneself more than any other: One's birthday.
Energetic and fun, Happy Birthday to You! is, more than anything else, about appreciating the uniqueness of oneself and being content with what that means. As it is put in one of the final lines of the book, "There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
I like this book, and would likely give it one and a ha...more
Energetic and fun, Happy Birthday to You! is, more than anything else, about appreciating the uniqueness of oneself and being content with what that means. As it is put in one of the final lines of the book, "There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
I like this book, and would likely give it one and a ha...more
I am very fond of traditions. Every Saturday morning was pancake morning at my house and every Thanksgiving my family shared things we were thankful for before feasting the night away. Creating classroom traditions are just as important as the ones we share with our loved ones at home. On each students' birthday, I want to read this book! Each student should know how important they are to our class family. While I read this book, the other students will prepare a kind statement for the Birthday...more
This book was special to me. One I will always remember because...
"If you'd never been born, well what would you be?
You might be a fish! Or a toad in a tree!
You might be a door knob! Or three baked potatoes!
You might be a bag full of hard green tomatoes!
Or worse than all that... why, you might be a
WASN'T!
A Wasn't has no fun at all. No, she doesn't.
A Wasn't just isn't. She just isn't present.
But you... you ARE YOU! And now, isn't that pleasant!"
Happy Birthday! You are a you....
"If you'd never been born, well what would you be?
You might be a fish! Or a toad in a tree!
You might be a door knob! Or three baked potatoes!
You might be a bag full of hard green tomatoes!
Or worse than all that... why, you might be a
WASN'T!
A Wasn't has no fun at all. No, she doesn't.
A Wasn't just isn't. She just isn't present.
But you... you ARE YOU! And now, isn't that pleasant!"
Happy Birthday! You are a you....
I had to give this book a two at the most. The beginning of book, sure it catches your attention with all the colorful pictures. However, I am not sure it can keep the attention of a young reader as you continue to read the book. After reading all the rhymes it has, as a reader, I lost my train of thought. I completely forgot as to what the point of the book was. Dr. Seuss has written some amazing books, but I have to say this is not his best work.
This is a typically zany Dr. Seuss - with the topic this time being birthdays (your's in particular!).
As always love the rhyme, rhythm and illustrations.
I'm conflicted about this book..
On the one hand it is extremely self-affirming.
On the other it reinforces the 'prince/princess for a day' extremely excessive birthday parties.
As always love the rhyme, rhythm and illustrations.
I'm conflicted about this book..
On the one hand it is extremely self-affirming.
On the other it reinforces the 'prince/princess for a day' extremely excessive birthday parties.
Oct 12, 2012
Donna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
best-for-children-up-to-grade-3
Oh, what could be more wonderful than a birthday??? This darling little Seuss book is perfect for any child old enough to sit through this many pages...especially when their birthday is near! Oh, the joy! (This is, however, one of the Seuss books that contains humans, and...sigh!...yes, the star of the birthday is white. But it's still a great book.)
Remember...there is no one, no, NO one who's you-er than you!
Remember...there is no one, no, NO one who's you-er than you!
May 02, 2009
Kathy
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Kathy by:
mother-in-law
Shelves:
john-and-andys-books
My boy got this book for his birthday and I have really enjoyed reading it to him every day since. It's about a magical place where birthday celebrations last all day, cost several thousand dollars and are carried out by the birthday bird. It's a bit long, but I'm all about expanding the kids' attention span. We have yet to read this without giggling.
John's favorite part: The singing, spelling herrings
John's favorite part: The singing, spelling herrings
Definitely a read aloud, particularly at the end of the year to celebrate all birthdays, maybe have a party for the entire class. It will engage all students because we all have birthdays! The illustrations are very vivid which also helps keep them engaged. This story can also be used to show students rhyming patterns in text. It can be an easy read a loud or story for beginning readers because of the repetition in Dr. Seuss books children love. throughout the book is very predictable which is g...more
I hears this book when a mother came in and read the book to the class for her sons birthday and dr. Suess's birthday. I think this would be a great book to read on every students birthday becaue it can make them feel special. And also that reading books over and over again helps students learn words and writing so re reading this book would improve childrens vocabulary and writing.
This book was a gift to me on my 2nd birthday. As a military brat, I have frequently moved through the years so the chances of still holding something from my childhood grow slimmer by the years. I treasure this book and am proud to have it on my shelf. I read it every birthday and glee with the same joy as I did in my childhood. It is still the same treasure.
This is a great book. I love the rhymes, they are so much fun to read, you can really get a kick out of their wackiness. The illustrations are pretty comical as well. And since it is a Dr. Seuss book, it is pretty zany. I'd definitely recommend this book.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...
Apr 24, 2011
Desiree Rule
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
t-l-306-spring-2011
This is a fun Dr. Suess book that I would like to keep handy in my classroom for when my students have birthdays. I would keep in on special birthday reserve and allow students to take it to their desk and read it on their birthday. It is very fun and exciting with great illustrations! It also makes the one with the birthday feel very special!
This wonderful Dr. Seuss books includes innovative vocabulary (as most Dr. Seuss books ) and rhyming patters. There are about 2-6 sentence paragraphs per two opened pages. The story explains what happens in Katoo when it is your birthday. It is very cute and could be read to make children feel really special on thier special day.
"Today you are you! that is truer than true! there is no one alive who is you-er than you! shout loud, i am lucky to be what i am! Thank goodness i'm not just a clam or a ham or a dusty old jar of sour gooseberry jam! I am what i am! that's a great thing to be! If i say so myself, happy birthday to me!"
Fantastic book for kids! So imaginative and creative. Easy read that children will find delightful!
Dr. Seuss is always brilliant! His stories and rhymes are fun and entertaining! Some of my all time favorites!! Such a great way to entertain children and get them interested in reading!
Dr. Seuss is always brilliant! His stories and rhymes are fun and entertaining! Some of my all time favorites!! Such a great way to entertain children and get them interested in reading!
In the land of Katroo on your birthday a one-of-a-kind Birthday Bird comes and takes you away for an all out celebration! A great gift book for birthdays.
Red flag: there are two pictures in which a boy's backside is shown naked or partially naked.
Red flag: there are two pictures in which a boy's backside is shown naked or partially naked.
This book has always had a special place in my heart, because I share a birthday with Dr. Suess. Though less talked about, this book and it's art is just as engaging and expressive as all of his work. It's message is to celebrate simply being you at least one day of the year.
Super cute! Repeats over and over how special being "you" is. Love that message.
I bought this for Seth for his birthday and laid it out at his party for guests to sign. Now he has a cute memory of his 1st birthday to keep forver.
I bought this for Seth for his birthday and laid it out at his party for guests to sign. Now he has a cute memory of his 1st birthday to keep forver.
This would be a great book to read for each student on their birthday to make them feel special. Awesome self to text book to help students see that everyone has birthdays and they should be celebrated. Nice to use for k-3.
I received this book on my birthday in 1966 (I think), and it immediately became my favorite book by Seuss or anybody else. I think it was Geisel's first book with full-color illustrations, and they are mind-blowing even today.
For a book about birthdays, one of the most important days to my kids, this was boring. Both of my boys lost interest. The words are not nearly as engaging as most of the other Seuss books we have so far read.
This is a lot of fun to read and take turn reading with the students. It's a perfect book to read for birthdays as well.
"Today you are you! That is truer that true!
There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
"Today you are you! That is truer that true!
There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
Nov 12, 2012
Tyler
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone who has a birthday!
I got this for my girlfriend's 21st birthday and it was the best possible book to give. It was amazing fun to read together and be happy and silly. It is such a creative book, and has become a classic for me.
Great fun. Almost every night for several weeks we've read this one. It is very musical. A lot of fun to read out loud. And a good mnessage too. "I am I" now aren't you glad? Love it!
Growing up, my dad always read this book to me on my birthday. I don't know where it came from, but the copy they had was this old, awesome, falling-apart thing. I wonder if they still have it....
So I'll send Diver Getz and I'll see Diver Gitz
Deep under the sea in their undersea kits.
In all the wide world there are no better pets
Than the Time-Telling Fish that Gitz gits and Getz gets.
Deep under the sea in their undersea kits.
In all the wide world there are no better pets
Than the Time-Telling Fish that Gitz gits and Getz gets.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, MA. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both carto...more
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“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
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