Gerald McBoing Boing (Little Golden Book)
by Dr. Seuss
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Author: Dr. SeussBrand: Random House
Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01
ISBN: 0375827218
Number of pages: 24
Publisher: Golden Books
Book Reviews of Gerald McBoing Boing (Little Golden Book)
Book Review: Spread the fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
"This is the story of Gerald McCloy, and the strange thing that happened to that little boy." Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-91) is well remembered as one of the greatest of children's literature authors, and this is one of his funniest stories. It tells the story of Gerald McCloy who, when he learns to talk, makes realistic sound effects, rather than words. He cuckoos and honks and clip-clops, instead.
The story itself is well organized, and extremely funny. The text follows the rhyming style that Dr. Seuss is famous for - making it fun for children, and easy on adult readers. (I don't know why it is, but I really do prefer children's books that rhyme.) Also, the illustrations are quite funny.
My four-year-old is a huge Gerald McBoing Boing fan - she loves the silly things that Gerald does, and she loves having this book read to her. So, this book is a bug success in our house, and we think it will be one in yours. If you have a little reader, then get Gerald McBoing Boing, and spread the fun!
Summary of Gerald McBoing Boing (Little Golden Book)
They say it all startedwhen Gerald was two?
That?s the age kids start talking?least, most of them do.
Well, when he started talking,
you know what he said?
He didn?t talk words?
he went boing boing instead!
So goes the hilarious tale of a boy who was a little bit different?a tale that only Dr. Seuss could create. Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture!
"Just suppose," said Ted "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, "there was a little kid who didn't speak words but only weird sounds?" Thus Gerald McBoing Boing was born, brought to life by a studio called United Productions of America as an animated cartoon. This delightful, rhyming story went on to win an Academy Award in 1951, and was briefly made available as a book at the time of the movie's release. And now it's back!
When Gerald McCloy turns two, he doesn't start talking like most children--he says "Boing boing!" instead. His George Jetson-style father, turning gray, rushes to call Doctor Malone, who decrees there is no cure. In time, Gerald only increases in volume, shouting "Boom!" like a big keg of exploding powder. School is no help, either. He cuckoos and honks in the classroom, "And as little Gerald/ grew older, he found/ When a fellow goes BAM!/ no one wants him around."
Outcast, forlorn, he runs away from home. But just as he is about to board a slow-moving freight, the owner of the BONG-BONG-BONG radio station accosts him by the tracks. "I need a smart fellow/ to make all the sounds,/ Who can bark like a dog/ and bay like the hounds!/ You're GONG is terrific,/ your toot is inspired!/ Quick come to BONG-BONG-BONG,/ McBoing Boing--you're hired!"
This fun and funny picture book--soaked in muted Fiestaware colors--lilts and bounces and boings like a good read-aloud should. Children will discover that sometimes it's our quirks that end up making us special. (Ages 3 and older) --Karin Snelson
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