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 i...
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Jun 12, 2008
Seth
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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.
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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.
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Jun 23, 2009
Bethany
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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.
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Jan 11, 2009
Sarah
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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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Aug 03, 2008
Connie
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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.
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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.
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Mar 12, 2008
Sydney
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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 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 More...
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Mar 03, 2009
Jack Kirby and the X-man
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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, a More...
I dislike the lack of continuing plot, how long it is, a More...
Feb 01, 2012
Joy
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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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Nov 01, 2011
Debbie
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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.
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a. Through his silly illustrations and hilarious nonsensical rhymes, Dr. Seuss captures the attention of both the young and old, as he traces the adventure More...
Oct 13, 2011
Erik
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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 a More...
Now, many years later, I have a More...
Jul 28, 2011
Hannah
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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 co
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Feb 28, 2011
Tiger Holland (All-Consuming Books)
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Here's a beginner book that quickly moves from pointing out the numbers and colors of fish to observing a wide variety of fantasy creatures through the eyes of a girl and boy who love to have fun and make discoveries.
Once we've run though the litany about the types of fish, it becomes clear that this book is going to be spent exploring the cool and interesting corners of Seuss Land and continually observing that,
"From there to here,
from here to there,
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Once we've run though the litany about the types of fish, it becomes clear that this book is going to be spent exploring the cool and interesting corners of Seuss Land and continually observing that,
"From there to here,
from here to there,
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Feb 05, 2011
David
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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. 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. More...
Jan 18, 2011
Liz
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I have not yet been disappointed with a Dr. Seuss book and One Fish Two Fish is possibly his greatest achievement.
I am still fooled every time my little one tells me there is something in her ear. I ask what it is, and she says a bird. "Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I can not hear. Will you please come over near? Will you please look in my ear? There must be something there, I fear."
She randomly picks out little bits of this book and says them to me and if I’m not on my toes More...
I am still fooled every time my little one tells me there is something in her ear. I ask what it is, and she says a bird. "Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I can not hear. Will you please come over near? Will you please look in my ear? There must be something there, I fear."
She randomly picks out little bits of this book and says them to me and if I’m not on my toes More...
Apr 19, 2008
Amanda
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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.
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Dec 02, 2010
my fav book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug 15, 2007
Vanda
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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)
Nov 12, 2009
Tami
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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 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 More...
Dec 09, 2011
Ashley
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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. 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. More...
Feb 22, 2010
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 o 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 o More...
Oct 07, 2011
Sarah-Jeanne
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"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 te 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 te More...
Nov 04, 2008
Tyler
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Dr. Seuss
his books used to mean so much tome the syle the litreature the rhyming he laughs the drawings often I wanted to leave to his world it was every kids fantasy i love his will love his books no matter my age as im 12 i will love them till I die he is definitly a legend.
his books used to mean so much tome the syle the litreature the rhyming he laughs the drawings often I wanted to leave to his world it was every kids fantasy i love his will love his books no matter my age as im 12 i will love them till I die he is definitly a legend.
Mar 02, 2011
Kelly
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Dr. Seuss books are classic. This is one of my favorites because while written in 1960, I have to wonder if Barnes and Noble was inspired by this book when naming their e-book reading device, the Nook..."We took a look. We saw a Nook. On his head he had a hook. On his hook he had a book."
One Fish Two Fish Read Fish Blue Fish doesn't read like a story, but is more of a collection of child-length short stories. Each page is a new adventure as we explore everything from th More...
One Fish Two Fish Read Fish Blue Fish doesn't read like a story, but is more of a collection of child-length short stories. Each page is a new adventure as we explore everything from th More...
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Jul 07, 2007
Anne
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A great read-aloud for doing funny voices. And it has a great message as well: "From near to far, from far to near, funny things are everywhere." Everyone should take a little time to enjoy the absurd, and where better to start than with Dr. Seuss?
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Oct 29, 2007
Jenna
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i know everyone will probably hate me for not liking this but it is a pain to read to your child - a bunch of nonsense words rhyming does not always entertain - and in this case neither me or caroline were entertained.
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Aug 20, 2007
Tamara
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Who doesn't like Dr. Seuess? Even my 18-month-old picks this book over her previous favorites, wanting to read this book cover-to-cover (an amazing feat for an 18-month-old to sit still that long) at least twice in a row.
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Nov 07, 2009
Tara
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Pre K-3 Grade (listening)
Dr. Seuss's use of imagination is well known throughout all of his books. All of the animals look different, none of them look like another. There are random splashes of color throughout. All of the text is on a white backgroud expect for 2 pages have a yellow background and the cover is also yellow. The text is spread out on each page and it doesnt always go in a line. Children will love this book as one of their begining to read books. I love reading this b More...
Dr. Seuss's use of imagination is well known throughout all of his books. All of the animals look different, none of them look like another. There are random splashes of color throughout. All of the text is on a white backgroud expect for 2 pages have a yellow background and the cover is also yellow. The text is spread out on each page and it doesnt always go in a line. Children will love this book as one of their begining to read books. I love reading this b More...
Aug 23, 2007
Lisa
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This was one of the first books I read by myself when it first came out in 1960 when I was 6. It was my favorite Dr. Seuss book when I was a kid. (This was before many other Seuss books were published.)
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Dec 17, 2009
Dash
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This book changed the course of my life. I didn't know how to count or tell the difference between colors until Seuss opened my eyes. A must-read for anyone between the tumultuous ages of 4 and 6.
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Jan 22, 2012
Ashley
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This book could be used to teach students multiple things. we could focus on counting by using one-to-one correspondence or after the book has been read I could make word problems from the characters in the book... If there is one red fish and 2 green fish how many fish in all. Or could have tem count all words that rhyme with "fat" so we are focusing on math and phonemic awareness at the same time.
For science we could talk about where fish live, what they eat, how they br More...
For science we could talk about where fish live, what they eat, how they br More...
