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Come Over to My House B44
Shows different types of homes and customs, yet proves that people lead very similar lives regardless of where they live
63 pages, Hardcover
First published August 12, 1966
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July 18, 2018
I got this book from the library only to find that I own it. I didn't think I had read it and while reading it I realized the pictures were familiar and it became clear I had read this as a child.
The art is not very Dr. Seuss, but it is good stuff and the text is total Seuss. This book explores different cultures and people around the world through houses. These are how they used to live and probably not so much today. It's a great book to explore new places in the world and get a bug to travel the world. Reading it sparked the urge to travel in me to some of these destinations. It's a great book.
I got both kids to read this and they both gave it 5 stars. They enjoyed this book too. They laughed at the kids taking a bath.
The art is not very Dr. Seuss, but it is good stuff and the text is total Seuss. This book explores different cultures and people around the world through houses. These are how they used to live and probably not so much today. It's a great book to explore new places in the world and get a bug to travel the world. Reading it sparked the urge to travel in me to some of these destinations. It's a great book.
I got both kids to read this and they both gave it 5 stars. They enjoyed this book too. They laughed at the kids taking a bath.
April 30, 2019
Nice pictures and rhymes.
The book shows different houses from all the world.
I have to admit that the houses and characters are pretty stereotypical depending on the country.
I also didn't know that Theo LeSieg is another pen name for Dr. Seuss!
It is an interesting book for children that have just starting reading.
The book shows different houses from all the world.
I have to admit that the houses and characters are pretty stereotypical depending on the country.
I also didn't know that Theo LeSieg is another pen name for Dr. Seuss!
It is an interesting book for children that have just starting reading.
October 2, 2012
Kudos to you Theo LeSieg, long may your work continue to influence!!!
This was the first book I ever read. I remember sitting under the sycamore tree just staring at the pictures. I was 3 at the time and I was just learning to read. I did not read the book the 1st or 2nd, or 3rd time I tried. It was only over some period that I finally read every word, and that was a major turning point in my life. This one book started my love for reading, and all the intellectual adventures I would later embark on in life. I would look at the pictures with such intensity, that I was literally inside the scene. I could taste the salt air when I stood by the house by the sea, and I could smell the pine of the log cabin in the woods. I now understand that I was mentally creating an environment in the astral world that I would visit during out of body projections, and my night time dream escapades. The characters were thoughts forms that had a type of autonomy, engineered by a boy who had not yet been taught how not to believe. Because of the diversity of architecture styles, I was taken around the world. I remember having conversations with the characters, and at times they were my play mates. Ohh what fun I had with that book, I would carry it around with me for hours, and it was by far one of my most cherished possessions. For me this was my cannon, because it was a seed that allowed me to developed my imagination, my greatest gift to myself.
This was the first book I ever read. I remember sitting under the sycamore tree just staring at the pictures. I was 3 at the time and I was just learning to read. I did not read the book the 1st or 2nd, or 3rd time I tried. It was only over some period that I finally read every word, and that was a major turning point in my life. This one book started my love for reading, and all the intellectual adventures I would later embark on in life. I would look at the pictures with such intensity, that I was literally inside the scene. I could taste the salt air when I stood by the house by the sea, and I could smell the pine of the log cabin in the woods. I now understand that I was mentally creating an environment in the astral world that I would visit during out of body projections, and my night time dream escapades. The characters were thoughts forms that had a type of autonomy, engineered by a boy who had not yet been taught how not to believe. Because of the diversity of architecture styles, I was taken around the world. I remember having conversations with the characters, and at times they were my play mates. Ohh what fun I had with that book, I would carry it around with me for hours, and it was by far one of my most cherished possessions. For me this was my cannon, because it was a seed that allowed me to developed my imagination, my greatest gift to myself.
September 9, 2017
Brilliant lead in to geography and cultures of the world.
January 13, 2015
I enjoyed reading this book for my son tonight. I've read it before, and had it read to me many times.
This one has good pictures of different places. Igloos and Russian palaces, there's some good bridges over canyons and houseboats. Fun book, a little longer than what you'd expect.
This one has good pictures of different places. Igloos and Russian palaces, there's some good bridges over canyons and houseboats. Fun book, a little longer than what you'd expect.
January 20, 2008
This is my favorite book of all time. I was lucky enough to buy it from my library for a quarter.
March 3, 2021
This is an interesting book, whose purpose seems to be to inspire children to recognize commonalities amongst each other around the world, while providing them with opportunities to see differences in how others live. The illustrations contain the vibrant colors one comes to expect from Geisel, but some of the houses and characters are stereotypical (e.g. Not all Inuit live in igloos nor do Africans live in huts - a generic term for a rich continent full of different countries). Make sure to show children other resources (books, online pictures), so they can understand there are other aspects to these countries’ cultures beyond the stereotypes. For example, not all Dutch children wear wooden shoes and there are modern areas of Africa. This can be a great teachable moment and is recommended as a shared experience only.
January 30, 2017
This was a Dr. Seuss book that I have never seen but, it was a newly discovered treat. This was a sweet book about meeting people all over the world. The one thing that connects you to someone is inviting them into your home.
January 1, 2012
Visit houses all over the world, in classic Dr Seuss style.
May 20, 2010
My absolute favorite book as a child. Loved seeing how others lived in different countries. I think this book is the reason I love to travel.
December 18, 2018
I still prefer the original illustrations, but I'm glad they've re-released this favorite of my family for a new generation to enjoy.
March 26, 2016
I loved this book as a child. It is currently out of print, so I bought a used one online a few years ago to share it with my children. It's message of diversity and friendship is simple yet profound. I'm sure it peaked my interest in travel and architecture at a young age. I read it to my daughter's second grade class this week and the children were so enthusiastic about finding clues about the locations of the dwellings, as it never actually says where they are. So, we can only guess and there is no right or wrong. Terrific! I love, love, love this book. It should be printed again.
August 7, 2017
A fun rhyming early reader that takes us all of the world exploring different styles of homes. Pointing out the differences while emphasizing that warmth experienced everywhere when people say "come over to my house!" A great book for realizing various architectural styles and the numerous ways people live all of the globe. I wasn't fond of the way the 'rich' were compared to the 'poor' but that too, can be fertile ground for rich discussions.
February 28, 2012
I love this book, it was one of my moms favorites and I took it with me when I had kids. I love reading it to them, however the copy I have is getting kind of beat up so I started to look to buy another copy, I don't understand why it's so hard to find. It's an awesome book, they should make it more available so more people can enjoy it!
May 31, 2020
I loved the original artwork and book all my life. If new artwork makes it publishable and accessible to new generations, great! But I think Richard Erdoes' art was what pushed the original to the top of my favorites list.
March 18, 2011
Enchanting and lovely in a DR Seuss way:)...children from around the whole invite you into the many varying homes.
set as read to~day to clear shelves actual reading date 2~3 years ago. Will I give my copy away? Never!
set as read to~day to clear shelves actual reading date 2~3 years ago. Will I give my copy away? Never!
March 3, 2013
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!
June 25, 2009
I still have this from when I was a kid - I loved this book so much growing up! It was so fun to look at all the cool houses. I wanted to visit them all (and I still do).
February 26, 2016
Reissue of a Dr. Seuss classic. A great look at all the different types of houses people can live in all around the world.
April 19, 2017
This is one of my favorite Dr Seuss books for sure. And when my almost 2-year old sits rapt through the entire 63 pages and then looks up at me and asks "again?" I know it's a hit for him as well!
December 29, 2017
great book for kids
May 17, 2013
This book was read to me repeatedly, and when I was four, I suddenly saw the relationship between the spoken words and the written words and could read. It seemed like magic and set me off on a course to read hundreds of books by the end of first grade. My three children learned to read the same way using this book and others. As a child, I found it fascinating how different homes can be all around the world yet all the while comforting and welcoming.
October 10, 2016
No matter where in the world you may roam, "Every house in the world has a ceiling and floor. But the ones you'll like best have a wide-open door. . . But they're all, all alike when a friend asks you in."
I have made some awesome friends in my life time and the most dear have always asked me in to their wide-open door.
I have made some awesome friends in my life time and the most dear have always asked me in to their wide-open door.
April 7, 2014
This is a great book for students! The book shows different children from all over the world and where they live, and how we can all be friends. Great book for introducing the importance of community and friendship.
August 4, 2009
One of my favorite books from childhood!
January 14, 2010
This book made me first think about different places in the world.
March 15, 2010
This is an amazingly multicultural book for the time period it was written in. Once again my hat is off to Theo Lesieg (better known as Dr. Seuss!)
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September 2, 2016This book was one of my very favorite reads when I was four, and now it is one of my youngest daughter's favorites, too.
March 19, 2012
I remember spending vast amounts of time looking at the amazing illustrations growing up, before I could read.
January 21, 2013
This is a wonderful book on how we are all different- black/white, big/small, rich/poor- but still alike in many ways. This is a great read to help teach our little ones acceptance and equality.
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