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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
by
Dr. Seuss
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a 1960 children's book by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). A simple rhyming book for learner readers, it is a book with a freewheeling plot about a boy and a girl, and the many amazing creatures they have for friends and pets. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish was part of the Beginner Book Video series which included Oh, the Thin...more
Hardcover, 25 pages
Published
October 6th 2003
by Harper Collins Children's Books
(first published 1960)
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(This review is in response to a request as to why I have only given One Fish, Two Fish... three stars)
Firmly ensconced in the middle tier of the Dr Seuss canon, One Fish, Two Fish... is many people's favorite for its light humor, catchy, Moliere-esque couplets, and clever use of repetition as well as surprise, as in the title, where the rhyming word comes at the beginning of a repeated syllable, rather than at the end of the phrase.
It earns its place as one of the most quotable (possibly only...more
Firmly ensconced in the middle tier of the Dr Seuss canon, One Fish, Two Fish... is many people's favorite for its light humor, catchy, Moliere-esque couplets, and clever use of repetition as well as surprise, as in the title, where the rhyming word comes at the beginning of a repeated syllable, rather than at the end of the phrase.
It earns its place as one of the most quotable (possibly only...more
Okay, I'm not ashamed to admit it- I stole this from my cousin. She didn't miss it as it was sneakily done. I had heard some raving reviews about this book from 'ole Goodreads and although as a child myself I was never a fan I thought I would give it a go. So, when I discovered the book and film The Grinch which is one of my favourites, and saw this book innocently laying on the table I thought that this was an opportunity to great to miss.
I read this book and although I enjoyed it very much it...more
I read this book and although I enjoyed it very much it...more
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One of the joys of being a parent is sharing old favorites with my children. Harriet and Sean are now discovering Dr. Seuss. We are reading through all of his books and have landed on my all time favorite: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. From the time I was Harriet's age to being in second or third grade, I read this book on an almost daily basis. I really don't know how many times I've read it (either listening to it being read by one of my parents or reading it myself).
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Please note that it is a bit long - definitely not a great readaloud for any child with a short attention span.
It also does jump around a lot. That's an asset in an early reader - it means that the kids can stop reading when they get frustrated and pick it up again when they're ready. They don't have to worry about remembering plot points for more than two pages.
I like this book, my nieces like it (when they're willing to sit through it), that's what matters.
I will note that some people might ob...more
It also does jump around a lot. That's an asset in an early reader - it means that the kids can stop reading when they get frustrated and pick it up again when they're ready. They don't have to worry about remembering plot points for more than two pages.
I like this book, my nieces like it (when they're willing to sit through it), that's what matters.
I will note that some people might ob...more
This is the first book I ever read out loud to my mom by myself. Because of this, it will always have a special place in my heart. We had just moved to Illinois. I was 4 1/2. I kept asking my mom to read to me, but she was busy unpacking boxes. She said, "Sound out the words, just like I showed you, and you can do it yourself."
So in my determined little way I said, "Fine." Later that afternoon, I read it to her. She was shocked. She kept grabbing books off the shelf to test me, thinking I'd memo...more
So in my determined little way I said, "Fine." Later that afternoon, I read it to her. She was shocked. She kept grabbing books off the shelf to test me, thinking I'd memo...more
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Kindergartener worked hard to read this book...one of his first books.
ya gotta love dr. seuss
I never really got into Dr Seuss as a child... Having read such amazing books like If I Ran the Zoo I was wondering why. I think I've worked it out... Me and Mum would have started with Seuss' most famous works - this one and The Cat in the Hat - and I think both of these are just OK, nothing fantastic. Don't get me wrong the rhyme, rhythm and illustrations are all there (like all Seuss) so it's not BAD just not fantastic.
I dislike the lack of continuing plot, how long it is, and the stupid 'vin...more
I dislike the lack of continuing plot, how long it is, and the stupid 'vin...more
Silly rhymes, imaginative pets, children will most likely be familiar with this classic but it will still hold their attention.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Plural Animals Activity: Explore how few words there are that the plural is the same as the singular—sheep, deer, moose and some types of fish. Try creating the rhyme on the first page with any other animals or noun; it just won’t work. Make an adaptive poem page using One_____ two______ red______ blue______. The children can choose one of the animals...more
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Plural Animals Activity: Explore how few words there are that the plural is the same as the singular—sheep, deer, moose and some types of fish. Try creating the rhyme on the first page with any other animals or noun; it just won’t work. Make an adaptive poem page using One_____ two______ red______ blue______. The children can choose one of the animals...more
When I was in 1st grade I read this entire book to the class. My teacher, Mrs Barley - gave me a mini trophy with a google eye sticker saying "Good Job." This award was not for reading the book, but the fact that I read the whole thing holding it in front of me - essentially reading it upside down. Even Mrs Barley had to hold books at an angle to read to the class and show the pictures. Yes, this is one of my shining childhood moments that I am most proud of. I can read upside down. I was thrill...more
This book is a wonderful story time book! It has colors, counting, rhyming, and letter repetition. The illustrations are wonderfully entertaining(as usual) and colorful. While the story itself is full of laughs that keep children on the edge of their seats. The only reason that I give this book a four-star is because of its length. Getting young children to sit still for this entire book would definitely be challenging for children in a group. Although it was my sons favorite bed-time story when...more
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a nonsensical exploration of rhymes and colour, ideal for children learning to read independently. The story follows a loose plot of two children and the array of amazing creatures they have as friends and pets.
Moving through a series of rhymes the story progresses from fish to imaginary animals the children have named such as the 'wump' owned by Mr Gump with seven humps, and the Gox who loves to box. As well as rhyme, the book uses humour and captivati...more
Moving through a series of rhymes the story progresses from fish to imaginary animals the children have named such as the 'wump' owned by Mr Gump with seven humps, and the Gox who loves to box. As well as rhyme, the book uses humour and captivati...more
Apr 14, 2012
Jazzmarie Vedrine
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
4-5-year-olds,
alliteration,
rhyming,
easy-read,
dr-seus-books,
counting,
position,
direction
You can not go wrong with a Dr. Seuss book, if you are encouraging young children to fall in love with reading. If this was the first book series introduced to me as a child, then I would have not just fallen in love with reading but gotten a lot more out of it, instead of viewing it as a chore mandated by my parents and teachers. This book, not only is easy to read and designed for young readers beginning to read, but young readers will get the idea of rhyming, directional and positional words,...more
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a wonderful children's book by Dr. Seuss. I recommend this book to all children under the age of eight. As always, Dr. Seuss' book has a deeper meaning to the seemingly random rhymes that excite children everywhere. This book starts out by repeating the phrase of the title, but then goes on to that same type of poetry throughout. One thing that really unified the book was this repeated phrase, "Go ask your dad." After the fish part, it goes on to rhyme...more
When I first learned that we would briefly be looking at children’s poetry books, I was excited because I knew that this would include some of the famous works of Dr. Suess. Dr. Suess is one of my all time favorite authors that I enjoy now just as much as I did when I was young. While reading One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, I felt like a kid again. Although this one is not as great compared to How The Grinch Stole Christmas or The Cat in the Hat, it is still a cute book. I love the humo...more
This book is a poetry book that I thought was really good. There really is not a specific plot to this book. There is just a lot of silly situations that are depicted. There are many rhyming words and very simple patterns that would help children see how words that rhyme can have the same ending. The pictures in this book are bright and colorful.The type of lines that are used are pretty thin, like a line drawn by a pen. Some of the pictures are pretty silly and ficticious so that children can r...more
I love Dr. Seuss and I love this book! One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish is a classic Dr. Seuss book that can teach children not only rhyming but opposites. This book also has some counting which is always good. It is also great for children's imagination with all of the different characters that are in the book. I read this to my pre-k students every year and although it is a little long, they sit and listen to the whole book without one wiggle. That's how great it is!
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Citation: One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960)
1. Genre: Controlled Vocabulary/Concept Book
2. Summary: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, a classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book, is an adorable book of counting, colors, opposites and other learning concepts.
3. Critique:
a. Through his silly illustrations and hilarious nonsensical rhymes, Dr. Seuss captures the attention of both the young and old, as he traces the adventures of Sally, Conrad and friends.
b. The...more
Oct 13, 2011
Erik Graff
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
children
Recommended to Erik by:
Lajla Stousland
Shelves:
art
Dad's mother, Lajla, was as generous with my little brother, Fin Einar, as she had been with me, buying both of us many books when we were children. In the case of this book, it came as part of some mail-order offer, Fin receiving a package with a new offering each month or so. Not all of these cheaply-made hardcovers were by Dr. Seuss, but those that were by him were the only ones I could read aloud again and again without getting insufferably bored.
Now, many years later, I have another little...more
Now, many years later, I have another little...more
my favoirte of Seuss. It's of no plot, so there's the wonderland quality of just what's gonna happen next. Even after many reads, I really enjoy it because of the stream of thoughts, following no order, of interesting and DIVERSE (which he stresses) things of what you see throughout the day. There's the child's perception of "funny things" that is frank and genuine. Like wishing you had 11 fingers, or why do peole who can't read look at books, or imagining the fun in work (milking a cow, opening...more
In 1960, Dr. Seuss wrote the words One fish two fish red fish blue fish for the book of the same name. In 2009, Charlie and I wrote One bear, two bear. Bite bear, chew bear. in Heroes A²Z #8: Holiday Holdup. Coincidence? Not at all. Call it imitative flattery. Call it a tribute.
I grew up on Dr. Seuss. His wonderful, ridiculous stories brightened my childhood as much as they brightened the antique, polished pine bookcase in the otherwise formal family room in the house where I grew up. Don’t get...more
I grew up on Dr. Seuss. His wonderful, ridiculous stories brightened my childhood as much as they brightened the antique, polished pine bookcase in the otherwise formal family room in the house where I grew up. Don’t get...more
Often requested at bedtime. Sometimes I wonder if it's because it's so long. Occasionally when I'm trying to hurry up bedtime, I skip several of the sections in the back with no negative effect. All the "poems" are one or 2 pages, except the beginning one about fish, so this is easily accomplished (at least for an unsuspecting 2 y/o). This isn't as fun to read as Green eggs and ham and not what I had remembered from childhood, but he likes it, which I can't argue with.
My son did not really get into this book until he was about 13 months old, but now we read it at least twice a day, if not more. It's great because you can open it on any page and start reading there. There is no need to start at the beginning. We're goin to get a new one soon, since the soft pages do not respond well to rough toddler handling. So, "if you like to go Bump! Bump!, get on the hump of the wump of Gump!"(one of our favorites)
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K – 2st Grade: Independent Reading
Suess used stimulating illustrations with little color throughout the book, to support his tale. The creative, unrealistic drawings will appeal to children who are in Kindergarten through second grade and are just learning to read. He uses rhyming throughout the entire book, which is excellent for children with beginning skills, they can predict the words that follow. I believe most children in this age group would be drawn to Suess’ non-sense words and characte...more
Suess used stimulating illustrations with little color throughout the book, to support his tale. The creative, unrealistic drawings will appeal to children who are in Kindergarten through second grade and are just learning to read. He uses rhyming throughout the entire book, which is excellent for children with beginning skills, they can predict the words that follow. I believe most children in this age group would be drawn to Suess’ non-sense words and characte...more
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss is a simple yet complex book that teaches children different lessons. This book starts off by teaching children colors like red, blue, black. Throughout the book it teaches children the difference between opposites; Fat and skinny, old and new, bad and good. It also shows children how diverse people "fish" are. Not only does it talk about fish but it follows the journey of two children to get to see all different types of people. It probes chil...more
"Un Poisson, Deux Poissons, Poisson Rouge, et Bleu Poissons" righteously attacks the American public school system as a feeder system for the corporate oligarchy incapable of teaching students simple enumeration and color recognition. Geisel, not a trained (and thus tainted) teacher himself but with access to innumerable young minds, follows a plan of radical individualism using his personal influence to provide remedial training for children who aren't given critical thinking and reasoning tool...more
1. Controlled Vocabulary
2. We are introduced to a plethora of unique, quirky, and lovable creature-and many fish! - as we enter Dr. Seuss’ creative and fantastical world.
3. Critique
a. The invented rhyme is so much fun to say, children will really enjoy reading this book!
b. Beginner readers are in for a delight when they begin to read about the crazy critters that live in these pages. Dr. Seuss uses invented words and animals to fit into his controlled-vocabulary book. Children will laugh as they...more
2. We are introduced to a plethora of unique, quirky, and lovable creature-and many fish! - as we enter Dr. Seuss’ creative and fantastical world.
3. Critique
a. The invented rhyme is so much fun to say, children will really enjoy reading this book!
b. Beginner readers are in for a delight when they begin to read about the crazy critters that live in these pages. Dr. Seuss uses invented words and animals to fit into his controlled-vocabulary book. Children will laugh as they...more
Feb 22, 2010
Pam Sandhu
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i remember reading this book in my elementary school, and i just enjoyed it because it was the most colorful and artistic book i had ever seen!! I loved the colors of the fishes and the water, my kindergarten teacher mrs.Gray read me this book in a group.We were very interested in the book that we read the same book every week just for fun!!
I remember the fun days that reading was like television for us and how every story had a meaning that was very educational!!
Story time was one of the best t...more
I remember the fun days that reading was like television for us and how every story had a meaning that was very educational!!
Story time was one of the best t...more
What an interesting and excellent story book to read to Pre-K children. I will love to read it to them over and over again. It has colorful pictures, rhyming words, and it teaches numbers and colors. There are lots of exercises children can do from it like hopping, running, and using their hands to count. It also teaches children not to take their shoes off because their feet will be cold. It explains further that there are different animals in the sea that have more than ten fingers and more le...more
"From there to her,
from here to there,
funny things
are everywhere."
Dans One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Dr. Seuss nous énumères plusieurs sortes de créatures que l'on peut avoir chez soi, ainsi que plusieurs raisons pour les adopter. Pourquoi avoir un Yink? Parce qu'il aime cligner des yeux en buvant de l'encre rose, bien sûr...
Vu leur caractère poétique, la plupart des livres du Dr. Seuss n'ont pas été traduits en français. La richesse des textes en anglais impressionnera petits et gran...more
from here to there,
funny things
are everywhere."
Dans One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Dr. Seuss nous énumères plusieurs sortes de créatures que l'on peut avoir chez soi, ainsi que plusieurs raisons pour les adopter. Pourquoi avoir un Yink? Parce qu'il aime cligner des yeux en buvant de l'encre rose, bien sûr...
Vu leur caractère poétique, la plupart des livres du Dr. Seuss n'ont pas été traduits en français. La richesse des textes en anglais impressionnera petits et gran...more
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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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