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Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! (Beginner Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 12, 1977

by Theodore Lesieg (Author), Dr. Seuss (Author), Art Cummings (Illustrator)
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Dr. Seuss imagines a day when all your wishes come true in this classic Beginner Book. Octember the First is the day on which all your most outlandish wishes come true. If March is too dusty and April too gusty, if May is too early and June is too soon, just try to remember the first of Octember, when whatever you are hoping to get will be yours! From a balloon pool in the sky to a pickle tree in your backyard, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! is a wildly silly story that will have readers laughing—and wishing—out loud.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    520L
  6. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.29 x 9.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 12, 1977
  9. ISBN-10
    0394835638
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0394835631
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OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! THE LORAX YOU’RE ONLY OLD ONCE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HORTON HEARS A WHO! HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
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These funny but thought-provoking picture books are ideal for independent readers or reading aloud. Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness. Just what the doctor ordered for new retirees, old souls, and kids at heart. The perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. A tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world--Who-ville. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays.
ONE FISH TWO FISH RED FISH BLUE FISH by Dr. Seuss poetry baby shower gift classic children's books GREEN EGGS AND HAM by Dr. Seuss books for toddlers classics THE CAT IN THE HAT by Dr. Seuss poetry humor animals children's books classics HOP ON POP by Dr. Seuss new dad gifts dad to be fathers day gifts Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection books for babies baby book set Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection alphabet books doctor gifts book sets
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Beginner Books combine a blend of words and pictures that encourage kids to read-all by themselves. This book has everything a beginning reader needs! Unmistakable characters and signature rhymes. The timeless tale from Dr. Seuss about the cat in his hat who visits Sally and her brother. The rollicking rhythm will keep kids entertained on every page. An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds. This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE SPACE! OH SAY CAN YOU SAY DI-NO-SAUR? INSIDE YOUR OUTSIDE! ALL ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY HARK! A SHARK! ALL ABOUT SHARKS On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects My, Oh My--A Butterfly!
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE SPACE! OH SAY CAN YOU SAY DI-NO-SAUR? INSIDE YOUR OUTSIDE! HARK! A SHARK! ON BEYOND BUGS MY, OH MY--A BUTTERFLY!
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This series of nonfiction books introduces basic science—in Seussian style—to beginning readers. An out of this world reading adventure through outer space! Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs! The Cat in the Hat takes a ride through the human body. A fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. All you ever wanted to know about insects. Observe the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly!

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at do you get the kid who wants everything? Answer: Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!, the wonderfully exaggerated LeSeig Beginner Book that gently pokes fun at the green-eyed monster in all of us. Reissued with a new cover taken from the interior, this backlist classic is a parent's wish come true!

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Question: What do you get the kid who wants everything? Answer: Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!, the wonderfully exaggerated LeSeig Beginner Book that gently pokes fun at the green-eyed monster in all of us. Reissued with a new cover taken from the interior, this backlist classic is a parent's wish come true!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Reissue edition (October 12, 1977)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394835638
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394835631
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.29 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    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.

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James S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty great
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I had not read this one as a kid, so it was super fun to read it with my kids considering how much they enjoyed it! THANKS DOC!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite of my children’s!
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This book was a favorite at our house when my kid’s were growing up, so, of course, I had to make sure my grandchildren have it too!
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Kristi
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
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This was one of my favorite books when I was little. I always understood there was no such thing as the First of Octember, but it was fun to dream of having the outrageous gifts presented in this book. I'm glad I now get to share this with my own child.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
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Read it to your kids it teaches them they can’t always get what they want
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B. Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorite books
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One of my all-time favorite books. I bought this 15 years ago for The Husband for our first anniversary--we still had to sit on the floor of our living room because we lacked furniture, but I promised him I'd give him the world on the First of Octember. I bought this book now for one of my friends who's getting married.
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Sophia R
5.0 out of 5 stars In my opinion it's the best Dr Seuss book
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014
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My 4-year old son loves this book. He figured out quickly that Octember is not a real month, but we still keep playing imagining things that could happen on that day.
In my opinion it's the best Dr Seuss book, since it so increases the awareness of infinite possibilities and the child's imagination.
I recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book but main reason I bought it was ...
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Love this book but main reason I bought it was for my grandson since it has our state listed as one of the places to go!
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Cheri
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Seuss ROCKS!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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We love all of the Dr. Seuss books we own and this was a great addition to our growing collection. You are never too old for a great Dr. Seuss book, and my 13 year old even gave a 4-H talk over Dr. Seuss last year. We always celebrate his birthday and "read across America day!!"
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Amie
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite children's books!
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2018
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I love this book! Looked everywhere and could not find it, found it on sale here and scooped it up immediately!
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5.0 out of 5 stars this was his favourite childhood book
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I bought this for my son; this was his favourite childhood book. According to him, (he's now 25!) this is still the best book in the world.
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