Robert Lopshire

Put Me in the Zoo

Spot, the beloved hero of Put Me in the Zoo, is back in another Beginner Book classic. When Spot grows tired of doing tricks in the circus, he decides to turn into another animal. But what kind? An elephant? An elephant is too big. A giraffe? A giraffe is too tall. How about a mouse? Can Spot’s friends help him see that the very best thing to be is himself? I Want to Be Somebody New! is a spot-on tale of individuality and friendship. 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. "Spot changes from elephant to giraffe to mouse, trying to find a new identity, but discovers that every animal shape has its drawbacks. This intelligent, cheerful sequel, with its simple rhyming text, lives up to the reputation of its predecessor."--Publishers Weekly.

I Want to Be Somebody New!

Marilyn Sadler

Al Perkins

Eric Gurney

Philip D. Eastman

Joan Heilbroner

Mike McClintock

Marshall McClintock

Fritz Siebel

Roger Bollen

The Big Red Book of Beginner Books

Unavailable for almost 20 years, a funny easy-reader about responsibility gets a fresh new look! When a little bear forgets to close the door to his house, he encounters a series of unwelcome (and untidy) visitors--including a swarm of flies, an egg-loving skunk, and a moose in search of a bath! This rhymed easy-reader by Robert Lopshire--author of Put Me in the Zoo and I Want to Be Somebody New!--is perfect for beginning readers, and its surprise ending (in which the little bear's mom forgets to shut the door herself--oops!) will leave kids giggling with glee while reinforcing the message that we ALL need to be responsible for our actions. With charming new illustrations by Maria Karipidou, this is the kind of classic, funny Beginner Book with a message that kids, parents, and educators will adore! 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.

Shut the Door!

Two lizards try to outdo each other. The loser fails because he tries to turn the colors of a comic strip.

I Am Better Than You

Gathers tales about an unusual spotted creature, a trickster firefly, a runaway ball, a horse, a digging dog, and a young rabbit, that originally appeared in books published by Beginner Books.

Dr. Seuss

Collects four Dr. Seuss books, including "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!" and the collection of tongue twisters "Oh Say Can You Say?" along with stories by Al Perkins and Robert Lopshire.

The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books

Asked to leave the circus because the audiences have seen all his tricks, Spot the dog hopes to show them new tricks by turning different colors and changing the shape of his spots.

New Tricks I Can Do!

Easy-to-read text and illustrations describe games, toys, and handicrafts which can be easily made.

Robert Lopshire

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