Gerald McBoing Boing
Author: Dr. Seuss
Pictures adapted by Mel Crawford
Publisher: Random House, New York
Copyright: 1950
ISBN: 0-679-89140-4
Accelerated Reader Book, reading level 3.5
(Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture by Dr. Seuss)
I LOVE this book!! Of course, Dr. Seuss books are always great, but this one reminds me of my daughter when she was little. She would make some of the silliest noises and I always wondered if she would ever talk! Unlike Gerald McCloy in the story she finally did develop this ability!
When Gerald McCloy was little he would never talk, just make noises like"boing boing", "boom", "cuckoo" and "honk". His parents called in the doctor, but he said he couldn't help. When they sent him to school the teacher sent him back with a note.
Poor George doesn't have any friends and he even annoys his father. So he runs away from home. He then meets someone that likes all his noises and offers him a job!
"Your GONG is terrific,
Your toot is inspired
Quick come to BONG-BONG-BONG
McBoing Boing-you're hired!"
With quirky, retro looking illustrations and fun, rhyming text his story will be enjoyed by many ages.
Both of my children really enjoyed listening to this story. So thumbs up from all of us!
*I wrote this years ago, but didn't publish it.
*I wrote this years ago, but didn't publish it.
Review by Christy F. @ PrincessPinkk's Ponderings.
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