You're Only Old Once! (Hardcover)
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If laughter is the best medicine, then Youre Only Old Once! is a delightful new defense against aging. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Seusss Everyman as we follow him through his checkup wit......more
If laughter is the best medicine, then Youre Only Old Once! is a delightful new defense against aging. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Seusss Everyman as we follow him through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic. From the initial Eyesight and Solvency Test through all the stops along Stethoscope Row to finally being properly pilled and properly billed, Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. A perfect gift for anyone over 50!
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books. This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills. Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped kids learn to read.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.
- Author:
- Seuss, Dr.
- Genre:
- JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
- Genre Detail:
- Juvenile Grades 7-9 Ages 12-14
- Audience:
- Young adult
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Pages:
- 45
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Random House Childrens Books
- Publish Date:
- 02/01/1986
- Copyright Year:
- 1986
- ISBN:
- 9780394551906
- Height:
- 11.5 in
- Wdth:
- 8.5 in
- Thickness:
- 0.5 in
- Unit weight:
- 0.95 lb
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You're Only Old Once!
Very funny book that is still very relevant today. You don't have to be all that old to understand the feelings shared about a visit to the doctor or hospital.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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Great Book!
I purchased this book as a gift. The recipient loves it! She shared some of the passages with me and they are not only hilarious but true.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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Great book, great gift
I first got this book for my mom, for Mother's Day. I'm back here getting it for my grandparents for Christmas, because I know they'll appreciate it.I didn't even know this book existed until I came across it in a bookstore, but I'm so glad I found it. It's got very gentle humor, and the illustrations and text are slightly different from your average Seuss book, while still being really amusing. It's got the laughs of a gag gift, but it's not a waste of money. It's a really fun book, and it's definitely worth re-reading.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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See this Doctor First
This is the perfect light-hearted gift for many of my aging friends who understand and laugh at a single glance. This is best read aloud to another with feeling. Thank you for your PROMPT delivery and the excellent condition of a great book!
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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A hidden treasure
I purchased this for my ninety- two year old grandfather for his birthday because he is always going to the doctor and they find nothing wrong with him. He loved it and he couldnt put it down. This is a hidden treasure for anyone who enjoys going to the doctor or a great gift for a physican
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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