Gerald McBoing Boing

By Dr. Seuss

Book Overview

A classic Dr. Seuss story about a boy who's a little different--now available in a larger size Based on the 1951 Academy Award-winning animated cartoon written by Dr. Seuss, this sturdy hardcover edition of Gerald McBoing Boing --with vintage graphic-style illustrations by Mel Crawford--is now available in the same size as other large Seuss classics Gerald is a small boy who speaks in BIG sounds instead of words. (Think "HONK " "BOING BOING " and "CLANG CLANG CLANG ") Unhappy at home and in school, he feels alone in the world until he is discovered by the owner of a radio station in search of sound effects An ideal choice for celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique, Gerald is a funny and lively read-aloud, perfect for sparking discussion. It's a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524716359
• ISBN13: 9781524716356
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Random House Children's Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Gerald McBoing Boing Book Great Quality

My five-year-old boy loves this book. It has a button you press to hear the "boing-boing" sound. It's great.

Good book

The kids love to press the sound button. It keeps their interest.

I MEMORIZED this when I was seven . . .

and treasured the book until I was a teenager and lent it to an unscrupulous neighbor who never returned it. She was a speech teacher and wanted to show it to her class. I've never been able to understand why such a fabulous Dr. Seuss book was never reissued. So hooray! I'm buying several today to send to my nieces and nephews. And one for me -- to share with MY class!

Hurray for Gerald !

I'm happy to see that Gerald Mcboing Boing is back for a new generation of readers. I fondly remember the book from my preschool days (and I have married children now).Gerald's misery at being different and rejected because of his inability to speak and then finding fame and self pride is presented in a charming manner that is easy to identify with. Its a short book with lots of funny pictures, just right for bedtime story.

If you wait long enough...

This was a favorite book in my family in the early 50s. My older sister still has our copy. I've spent years searching old book stores for it, but like Eloise, the best always return. It's an exciting book for kids of all ages. I'm going to get copies for all my children so they can share it when they have families of their own.