A Fish Out of Water

<b>A classic comic easy reader about getting a pet!<br><br></b>In this beloved Beginner Book written by <i>Mrs</i>. Dr. Seuss (aka Helen Palmer) a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfish&#151;causing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (<i>Go Dog. Go!</i>) <br>the message of the book&#151;that getting a pet is a big responsibility&#151;is as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. Perfect for beginning readers and read-alouds&#151;and anyone getting a pet especially a fish&#151;it's ideal for birthdays holidays and happy occasions of all kinds!<br>&#160;<br>Launched in 1957 with&#160;<i>The Cat in the Hat</i>&#160;and written specifically for emergent readers Beginner Books combine an exacting blend of simple words and fun pictures that encourage children to read&#151;all by themselves.<b><br></b><br>Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl a vase a cook pot a bathtub.--<i>The New York Times.&#160;&#160;</i>