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Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! |  | Authors: Dr Seuss, Jack Prelutsky, Lane Smith
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $17.00
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Sales Rank: 13475
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 64
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0679890084
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780679890089
ASIN: 0679890084
Publication Date: April 8, 1998
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
With the release of Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! readers young and old are afforded a dazzling glimpse into the genius of Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel. The book is based on 14 rough drawings and verses Geisel's secretary gave to the author's editor, Janet Schulman, after his death in 1991. In these scribbled sketches and scratched-out lines, we witness the Seussian process in building a story. When brainstorming the name of what resulted in the Diffendoofer School, he jots down several possible names--"William Wilkins Woofer Junior," "Woodrow Watkins Woofer," "Zoofendorf Elementary," "J. Ebeneezer Bomberg Jr."--all of a slightly different cadence and rhythm, which he tests like a composer writing a new concerto. A small collection of Geisel's rough sketches would be plenty to thrill even the Grinchiest of readers, but there's much more to this marvelous book. Renowned children's poet Jack Prelutsky and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith were called to action by Schulman to pull these sketches into a complete story that would make Dr. Seuss fruffulous with glee. Prelutsky's delicious verse is uncannily Seussian, and it is inexplicably sensational when exploring the Diffendoofer School to discover good old Horton, a platter of green eggs and ham, and a few Whos from Who-ville scattered across the surreal and fascinating landscape of Smith's artwork. Lane and Prelutsky have gone above and beyond the call of duty, maintaining the characters and themes Geisel was just beginning to develop, but enhancing them with their own delightful stylistic stamps. Above all, this incredible book is an ode to unorthodox, unusually creative teachers, and the innovative thinking they encourage in young minds. (Miss Twining, for example, teaches "how to tell chrysanthemums from miniature poodles.") It is a noble theme, and one that Geisel surely had in mind when he concocted these preliminary sketches. Both new Dr. Seuss aficionados and those who remember The Cat in the Hat's 1957 debut will cherish this book for its message, artwork, and poetry, and most of all, as a tribute to the man who inspired thousands of readers. (Age 3 and older)
Product Description
Started by Seuss, finished by Prelutsky, and splendiferously illustrated by
Lane Smith, this is the children's book publishing event of the year! Big--56
pages--and bursting with energy, here is a joyous ode to individuality,
starring an unsinkable teacher named Miss Bonkers and quirky little
Diffendoofer School, which must prove it has taught its students how to
think--or have them sent to dreary Flobbertown. Included is an introduction by
Dr. Seuss's longtime editor explaining how the book came to be and reproducing
Dr. Seuss's 1989 original pencil sketches and hand-printed notes for the
book--a true find for all Seuss collectors. In Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!
Jack Prelutsky and Lane Smith pay homage to Dr. Seuss in their own distinctive
ways. The result is the union of three one-of-a-kind voices in a brand-new,
completely original book that is greater than the sum of its parts. For all of
us who will never forget our school days and that special teacher, here is a
book to give and to get.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Lifts your educator spirits! July 24, 2010
caprice (los angeles, ca USA)
Some people might read this great Dr. Seuss book and say,"See, testing is bad." My take is that rigorous, student affirming education comes in many forms. Some students need the discipline provided at the school across the street to achieve, others need to be set free-- inspired by brilliant creative teachers who teach a rigorous curriculum at the same time as stimulating students' creativity. We need both! But, most of all we need wonderful teachers who know how to teach the highest standards with an insightful focus on students' individual learning styles. Long live Dr. Seuss and brilliant learning! Love this book! Never teach to the test-- teach beyond it!
Great Price, Product & Service July 6, 2010
Allswell
The book was a great price. It was in excellent condition and arrived on time.
One of the Coolest Books Ever May 24, 2010
Dmitriy Zasyatkin (Atlanta, GA)
It speaks volumes about individuality and the education system. I love it on so many levels!
NCLB please take a look! April 22, 2010
Iron Mongoose (tulare, california United States)
an excellent book if you are in the education business and even better book if you love Suess! Dr. Suess died in the making of this book. 2 other artists/poets finished this book. They did a great job capturing the essence of Dr Suess. the book pokes fun at the dreaded state test and encourages kids to think not just recite facts for a test. a great read!!
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