Doctor De Soto (A SUNBURST BOOK)

By William Steig

Book Overview

A collection of eight large-format, charming picture books illustrated by award-winning artists such as David McKee, Maurice Sendak, and Rosemary Wells.The funny and witty stories, suitable for reading aloud and young readers, deal with theme such as self-steem, family life, and imagination. Includes an original counting book -Cuando los borregos no pueden dormir. Doctor De Soto is a mouse dentist who, with his wife, operates a clinic open to all except animals threatening to mice. What to do, then, when a weeping and wailing fox shows up for treatment? Great wit and good fun. "1983 Newbery Medal Honor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374418101
• ISBN13: 9780374418106
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Sunburst
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Doc Desoto rocks!

Doc Desoto is courageous enough to help a fox; happy birthday in heaven to William S., the creator!

Fun book, Good condition.

This is a fun "toothfairy" kind of book. The book arrived quickly and was in great condition! Thank you.

Doctor De Soto by William Steig

Recommended to me by a kindergarden teacher, I sent this to my grandsons. Their Mommy said that they loved it!

A Treasure

I have read this book to children ages 3 to 9. They all love it. A witty and thought provoking book for all ages!

great for older children, maybe not for younger kids

This book is a modern classic! The author is an excellent children's book writer. Older children really enjoy this! Younger children can become scared of the dentist after this book. Save it for the older ones.

I remember it like it was yesterday..

On Friday afternoon, I was talking to my younger sister at a Denny's restaurant, when, out of nowhere, the storyline image of this book came into mind. I am currently seventeen years old, and even though it was more than ten years ago, I was still able to vividly recall to my sister (who is thirteen) all of the wonderful images of the fox, donkey, and alligator that I had enjoyed so long ago. She also began remembering different parts of the book since I had shared it with her when we were younger, and we excitedly spoke about the clever dentist and his antics.This is one book that has stuck out in my mind as a childhood favorite (even though I still am somewhat of a kid) and I'm sure your child will come to love and cherish this book as well.

A wonderfully detailed story

William Stieg always has such gorgeous prose and such detailed pictures. My son loves seeing exactly how Dr. DeSoto pulls out the fox's tooth with a winch, how their are two sets of stairs for the big animals and little animals etc. The pictures of the little mouse working with his dental tools inside a cow's mouth, the fox's mouth are so funny and interesting it just draws you in. The story is very engaging, funny, creative and teaches a lesson to boot! This is one of our favorite books.