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Books in Beginner Books series

  • Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

    Jon Surgal, Joe Mathieu

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 26, 2010)
    How do you find a missing dinosaur who’s large and green and likes to roar? When a little boy’s dinosaur decides to play hide-and-seek, he is surprisingly difficult to track down. Veteran illustrator Joe Mathieu’s dinomite illustrations and Jon Surgal’ s saur-ing verse will have kids roaring with laughter as they romp through this funny rhyming Beginner Book.Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
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  • Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection

    Dr. Seuss, Random House

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 27, 2011)
    Want to give a gift that will make a lasting impression? This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss's ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!—is perfect for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds. Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone, it will be cherished by young and old alike. Begin a child on the adventure of a lifetime—with Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!And if you want to make a REALLY BIG impression, consider gifting this along with a copy of our first boxed set of Beginner Books, Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection. The two sets combined include all ten Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!
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  • Wacky Wednesday

    Theo LeSieg, George Booth

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1974)
    Find each and every wacky mistake in this silly book of errors with Dr. Seuss! From a shoe stuck on the ceiling to tigers at school to flying cars, this is no normal Wednesday! Kids will love counting up the crazy things they see on every page in this search-and-find activity book featuring the madcap magic of Dr. Seuss's rhyme, and hilarious illustrations from George Booth! Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are unique early readers that encourage children to read on their own, using simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for early and practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too! “Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
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  • The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner Books

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 9, 2011)
    Calling all Berenstain Bear fans! What could be a better than six Berenstain Bear Beginner Books? Six Berenstain Beginner Books for less than the price of two! At only $15.99, The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner Books is an incredible value and includes the full, unabridged text and illustrations for The Bike Lesson, The Bears' Picnic, The Bears' Vacation, Bears in the Night, The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, and The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone all bound together in one sturdy, hardcover omnibus. Perfect for birthdays and holidays, these are classic, funny, stories about family (albeit one covered in fur!) with timeless, Bear Country appeal.
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  • It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

    Marilyn Sadler, Roger Bollen

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1983)
    This Beginner Book starring P.J. Funnybunny is a bunny-rific tale of discovery perfect for Easter! Meet P. J. Funnybunny in this humorous and touching Beginner Book by Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen. It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny tells the “tail” of P.J. and his quest to become something other than what he is. Is it more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig? Read along as P.J. tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "Sick of being a bunny, P. J. Funnybunny takes off to become a bear. Hibernation gets dull, so he tries being a bird. And so it goes, with beavers, pigs, possums, and skunks—till P. J. realizes that bunnyhood is for him. The short, repeating text is ideal for beginners and the bright, humorous cartoons will get immediate attention."—School Library Journal
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  • The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books

    P.D. Eastman, Peter Eastman, Helen Palmer, Michael Frith

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 7, 2012)
    Calling all P. D. Eastman fans! What could be a better than six Beginner Books written and/or illustrated by P. D.—or son Peter—Eastman? Six of them for less than the price of two! At only $15.99, The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books is an incredible value and includes the full, unabridged text and illustrations for A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer, I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words by Michael Frith, Fred and Ted Go Camping by Peter Eastman, Snow by P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie, and Flap Your Wings and Big Dog . . . Little Dog by P. D. Eastman, all bound together in one sturdy, hardcover omnibus. Perfect for birthdays and holidays, this is a classic, affordable gift the whole family can enjoy together.
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  • The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 23, 2008)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.What could make a better present than a classic Beginner Book? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We've taken the complete text and art of three beloved P.D. Eastman titles: Go, Dog. Go!, Are You My Mother?, and The Best Nest; Robert Lopshire's Put Me In the Zoo (the first of his books featuring the character Spot); Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen's It's Not Easy Being a Bunny (the first PJ Funnybunny story); and Mike McClintock's charming, cautionary tale A Fly Went By, and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.
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  • The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books

    Dr. Seuss, Robert Lopshire, Al Perkins, Art Cummings

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Six classic Beginner Books—including four by Dr. Seuss—for less than the price of two individual Beginner Books!This collection of six Beginner Books bound together in one sturdy hardcover is the perfect gift at a fantastic price! The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books includes the complete text and illustrations for: · Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back · Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Wocket in My Pocket! · Dr. Seuss’s Oh Say Can You Say? · Dr. Seuss’s Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! (illustrated by Art Cummings) · Robert Lopshire’s New Tricks I Can Do! · Al Perkins’s Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (illustrated by Eric Gurney) Ideal for starting a child’s library, this collection will whet young readers’ appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series—and help nourish a lifelong love of reading!
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  • The Big Green Book of Beginner Books

    Dr. Seuss

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 11, 2009)
    What could make a better present than a Beginner Book written by Dr. Seuss? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We’ve taken the complete text and art of Great Day for Up! (illustrated by Quentin Blake); I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! (illustrated by James Stevenson); I Wish That I Had Duck Feet (illustrated by T. Tobey); Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! (illustrated by Michael Smollin); Wacky Wednesday (illustrated by George Booth); and Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? (illustratedby Roy McKie) and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.
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  • Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3

    Dr. Seuss

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 8, 2019)
    An easy-to-read counting book, inspired by Dr. Seuss and illustrated with artwork from his books! Count on Dr. Seuss to make learning numbers fun! This simple, rhymed riff about counting is illustrated with art from some of the most beloved works by Dr. Seuss, including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, and Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! Great for the earliest reader—and beginning counter—it's a perfect companion to Dr. Seuss concept books like Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, and Dr. Seuss's ABC. Nurture a love of numbers—and of Dr. Seuss—with this great new concept book for beginning readers!
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  • The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books

    Dr. Seuss

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 28, 2015)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Find your next favorite Beginner Book in this supersized story collection from Dr. Seuss! The only thing better than a Dr. Seuss book is six of them in one! The easy words, engaging rhymes, and bright art in this collection can turn any kid into a reader. All in on one colorful, sturdy hardcover package, the stories featured include The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, There's a Wocket in My Pocket, New Tricks I Can Do, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember, and Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb! Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too! “Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
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  • A Fly Went by

    Mike McClintock, Fritz Siebel

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1958)
    A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale edited by Dr. Seuss. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning."The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended."--School Library Journal.
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