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Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat
The Tree Doctor
Join Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat as he and Dr. Twiggles help Sally and Nick figure out why their tree won't grow in this Step-Into-Reading book that's perfect for springtime reading, and yes-even pancake breakfasts!
A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Things One and Two procure in ridiculous overabundance) and sun (which the Cat suppliments with a Brighta-ma-lighter). But as for getting syrup from the young sapling? That will take some 40 years! Written specifically for children learing how to read with help, this Step into Reading book is based on an episode of the PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! It is perfect for springtime reading, Earth and Arbor Day celebrations, and yes—even pancake breakfasts!
A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Things One and Two procure in ridiculous overabundance) and sun (which the Cat suppliments with a Brighta-ma-lighter). But as for getting syrup from the young sapling? That will take some 40 years! Written specifically for children learing how to read with help, this Step into Reading book is based on an episode of the PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! It is perfect for springtime reading, Earth and Arbor Day celebrations, and yes—even pancake breakfasts!
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First published January 8, 2013
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Dr. Seuss
974 books18.3k followersAlso wrote as Theodore Seuss Geisel, see https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
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September 20, 2015
I chose this book because I recognized the Cat and the Hat on the cover and I love the language Dr. Suess uses in his books. The book uses rhyming schemes through each of the pages. I found this helpful because this will help with students developing phonemic awareness. Students learn which sounds sound the same, like trees and knees. The book also is educational because it teaches children about where syrup comes from. It also has information in the book about trees and what they should look like. The lesson that the children learn what trees need in order to thrive and be healthy like water and sun. The illustrations are full of color and bright. The pictures also allow students to use their imagination and extend the words on the page. I would recommend this book to those reading to young students.
March 24, 2024
This entertaining saga just might teach young readers some useful information about how trees grow, and how to help keep them healthy.
Heroes in this book are Cat in the Hat and Dr. Twiggles, a kind of zany scientist who adores trees.
These grownups help Sally and Nick to understand why their tree doesn't seem to be growng fast enough.
FIVE STARS for imagination, and a lovely perspective for Plant Empaths like me.
Heroes in this book are Cat in the Hat and Dr. Twiggles, a kind of zany scientist who adores trees.
These grownups help Sally and Nick to understand why their tree doesn't seem to be growng fast enough.
FIVE STARS for imagination, and a lovely perspective for Plant Empaths like me.
May 4, 2021
Love it!
Learn about keeping a tree healthy. This Cat in the Hat book is all about maple trees. Take an adventure with Cat to the roots of the tree and learn what it needs.
Read this with your tree or plants study, for Earth Day, or in a discussion on where food comes from. Pair this will How to Tap a Maple Tree for more information.
Learn about keeping a tree healthy. This Cat in the Hat book is all about maple trees. Take an adventure with Cat to the roots of the tree and learn what it needs.
Read this with your tree or plants study, for Earth Day, or in a discussion on where food comes from. Pair this will How to Tap a Maple Tree for more information.
March 27, 2024
This book was okay. It had the recognizable brand of Cat in the Hat. Its similar to the cartoon show. I forgot that I really don’t like his personality. It’s been over ten years since I saw the show.
I did learn that it takes forty years for a maple tree to be able to be tapped for sap to make into syrup.
I did learn that it takes forty years for a maple tree to be able to be tapped for sap to make into syrup.
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March 18, 2017
A very good book for kids.. You really need to grow more trees!
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November 17, 2020
Great for your young kids! If they like it it is on Netflix!!! And it is a really good book it will also teach them why that have fun reading
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August 16, 2024
Great for young readers and for doing a class project, or introducing one, on plants and trees and their care.
September 26, 2024
Fun story of what makes trees grow and where maple syrup comes from. Great book for children learning to read.
January 26, 2022
My kids love this book just please make more books 📱
April 16, 2013
We've read several science books by Tish Rabe featuring the Dr. Seuss characters from The Cat in the Hat. With a fun, rhyming narrative, classic Dr. Seuss characters, and colorful pictures of trees, it's a good book to read aloud with children.
This story explains how trees grow and the benefits of trees in our environment. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish and complement the story nicely. The only complaint I have is that some of the rhymes were a bit awkward.
Overall, I thought this was an entertaining and educational book that reinforces what our girls are learning (or have learned) in school. We enjoyed reading this book together.
This story explains how trees grow and the benefits of trees in our environment. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish and complement the story nicely. The only complaint I have is that some of the rhymes were a bit awkward.
Overall, I thought this was an entertaining and educational book that reinforces what our girls are learning (or have learned) in school. We enjoyed reading this book together.
April 30, 2015
This book was about a sap tree to make syrup, a maple tree. Like our Canadian flag, a maple leaf. So our world would be maple syrup! I liked this book because it was silly because there is no tree doctor. A tree can be sick but it doesn't have a heartbeat, there is no tree doctor. My favourite character was the tree doctor because he was silky because there's no tree doctors. I would recommend this book to people who laugh at silly things like this. I laughed at the frog I made. He looked like a searcher with eyes up on top. Why do frogs have a face? If their eyes are on top of their head why do they need a face?
June 24, 2017
The Cat in the Hat and the kids do a very well job at teaching children about growing trees. The importance of trees and how they grow from a small seed to a full grown 30 year old tree to get sap to make maple syrup for pancakes.
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