About the Author

Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

Reviews

Based on a 1950 Academy Award-winning motion picture by Dr. Seuss, the board book Gerald McBoing Boing Sound Book tells the story of a toddler with an unusual way of communicating: "When he started talking,/ you know what he said?/ He didn't talk words-/ he went boing boing instead!" A sound chip in the back of the book makes the titular sound, and is accessible from all spreads through a die-cut hole in the sturdy pages. Retro artwork adapted by Mel Crawford adds a funny, nostalgic appeal to this book previously published in a longer picture book form. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.