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Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog?
Would you rather be a clarinet . . . a trombone . . . or a drum? (How would you like to have someone going boom-boom on your tum?) Beginning readers are asked to ponder these–and a host of other odd choices–in this charming, provocative book by Dr. Seuss that encourages children to let their imaginations fly.
Hardcover, 36 pages
Published
January 22nd 2008
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published 1975)
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I really liked this book! I can see how it can be interpreted in so many different ways according to what age of child is reading it. Like, from a young adult's standpoint, I really found deep meaning in some of these one-or-the-other questions. But I'm sure a child would actually consider being these things! The illustrations are very simple (drawn by Roy McKie), and they fit in to the structure of the pages very well. It makes it seem like they were completed together. I would like to have thi...more
An interesting Dr. Seuss book. Each two-page spread presents a choice for the reader of a preference. Would you rather be a clarinet or a trumpet, for instance.
Unlike most Dr. Seuss books, however, this one seems to have an edge. Sprinkled throughout are lines such as: "Come on! Tell me! Tell me please!" and "Come on, now. Tell me why." It comes off to me a bit aggressive for an early reader. Mind you, I am not trying to pansy-foot everything, it's just a bit more from the Seussman than I am use...more
Unlike most Dr. Seuss books, however, this one seems to have an edge. Sprinkled throughout are lines such as: "Come on! Tell me! Tell me please!" and "Come on, now. Tell me why." It comes off to me a bit aggressive for an early reader. Mind you, I am not trying to pansy-foot everything, it's just a bit more from the Seussman than I am use...more
This book is fun to read with someone else. You can compare your answers as you dicuss whether you'd want to be this or that. With every page you are given a choice ... I chose to have a bushy tail, little horns, and purple hair. If you put those all together you'd have a wild thing, I'm sure!
In the end I guess I'd choose being a cat over a dog... meow!
In the end I guess I'd choose being a cat over a dog... meow!
Mar 01, 2012
Tara Calaby
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I started writing this review thinking that I'd given this book away YEARS ago and feeling a little rueful about that fact... only to have my mother inform me that she still had it in with HER books. WAY too excited about that.
This was one of my favourites as a kid. Kind of silly, really, but I loved deciding which I'd choose out of all the scenarios.
This was one of my favourites as a kid. Kind of silly, really, but I loved deciding which I'd choose out of all the scenarios.
A series of questions asks readers if they'd rather be this or that. Questions are inventive and if really explored/answered would make for some interesting conversation as the choices could pinpoint some associations readers make with each of the creatures and objects included in the book.
A fun read aloud with bright, colorful pictures.
A fun read aloud with bright, colorful pictures.
Not my favourite Cat in the Hat book, but my (almost) 3yo son loved it. His review, "This one a bit funny". After reading it together, he took the book from me & "re-read" it, asking me the questions.
I could see some use for this in the classroom also, especially when exploring identity.
I could see some use for this in the classroom also, especially when exploring identity.
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!
A third of the time The Iza said, "A princess!" (There was never a princess.) A third of the time she said, "No! I not like that." And a third of the time she actually responded to what the book was asking. She was particularly excited when the mermaid came up.
I just love this book...I was so excited to see it in the pediatrician's office today. I read it twice to my kids while we waited. It was so fun to watch their little faces think about the questions; it reminded me of how much I enjoyed this book when I was a child.
My son likes this. His favorite thing to choose to be in the Spook which makes sense since he was a ghost for Halloween last year. He humors us while reading and answers the other questions until we get to the spook, but that's his favorite.
A classic Dr Suess. Perfect for a first grader who can read those first 50 or so sight words. It's silly, funny and full of the unexpected. My little boy thought it was okay, but has never wanted to read it again.
This book made me think of that game..."Would You Rather...?" I wonder if that game was inspired by this book? I bet this would be a fun book to partner read aloud.
BTW, my answer would be a cat. =)
BTW, my answer would be a cat. =)
Which would you rather be? A bullfrog or a butterfly? A dog or a cat? So many important questions are asked in this book! Better for smaller than larger group storytimes.
Very repetitive just like a typical Dr. Seuss book would be. The more I read these books the less i find a good use for them. They can be very confusing and it is almost worth skipping to the last page to see what will actually happen.
I did not like this book too well...it is probably one of my least favorite Dr. Seuss books. It might be helpful to use when talking to kids about decision making.
This is great book to let childrens imagination soar!!! I would read this book to my Pre-K-1st grade students and allow them to draw what they would want to be and why!
Classic Seuss.
This is a philosophical work in which the reader is asked to ponder the pros and cons of existing in different physical forms.
This is a philosophical work in which the reader is asked to ponder the pros and cons of existing in different physical forms.
Nov 06, 2012
Tyler Roman
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A great Dr. Suess book and one of my favoites from "The Big Green Book for Beginning Readers" from my childhood.
I think this poetry book is fun and engaging for younger students. Students can compare what THEY would rather be!
It starts off "Would you rather be a dog or a cat?" Great for starting conversations. Also very good for ESL.
This book can create a good discussion with your kids about which things they'd rather be and why -- fun.
I wish the book ended with a line telling the reader that it is best to "be you".
Great pre-reading book for fun interaction.
Kinda weird for a kids' book
This is a classic Dr. Seuss book full of rhymes and silly words. This book is about whether the reader would like to be something good compared to another thing that is bad, or even good compared to silly. It's a funny book that starts out asking "would you rather be a dog.....Or a cat?" It continues on about many different options. This is a great book for a child but the ending may have them puzzled about why it is called "Would you rather be a Bullfrog?"
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Would go well with John Burningham's Would you Rather, or with Nich Sharratt's You Choose
A great book for kids to think about and reflect - I was pleasantly surprised when my 3 year old mentioned she prefers to be herself
This is a great book! We borrowed it from the library and are glad we did. Anika thought carefully about which thing she would rather be after each question. She practically memorized it during the time we had it.
I LOVE Dr. Suess so much! Perfect book for just about any age that make even me and my friends have a fun time reading :D
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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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