A book for obsolete children paperback january 1, 1986 by. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Seussis, quite simply, one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children book. Seuss creates a classic picture book ode to aging in you re only old once. Laugh and readalong with icons like the grinch, the cat in the hat, the lorax, samiam from green eggs and ham, horton the elephant and hundreds of other unique and zany characters found in dr. On a visit to the golden years clinic on century square for spleen readjustment and muffler repair, readers will laugh with familiar horror at the poking and prodding and testing and ogling that go hand in hand with the dreaded. You buy a copy for your child now and you give it to him on his 70th birthday. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Youre only old once a book for obsolete children hardcover january 27, 2009. Buy you re only old once a book for obsolete children by dr seuss online at alibris. I originally purchased this book for my 2 year old son as i had heard a lot of dr. Seuss picture book its just what the doctor ordered for old souls, kids at heart, and absolutely anyone dreading their annual checkup. You re only old once a book for obsolete children by. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. A book for obsolete children is a hilarious insight into lives of old people which makes it a perfect read for adults who are still very much children at heart. The hardcover of the youre only old once a book for obsolete. On a visit to the golden years clinic on century square for spleen readjustment and muffler repair, readers will laugh with familiar horror at the poking and prodding and testing and ogling.
Buy you re only old once a book for obsolete children. For the seuss fan of a more advanced age, poking fun at aging is the name of the game. Seuss and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including. Seuss stories growing up and thought it would be like them. Richard russo entrancing novelwalters turns of phrase are as brilliant as his plot twists, making for a compelling, fun read. A book for obsolete children hb w dj 1986 a book for obsolete children hb w dj 1986 horton hatches the egg dr seuss collectors edition hcdj. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. Seuss picture bookits just what the doctor ordered for old souls, kids at. Seuss, light scuff endpapers, inner flap dj original price of. Seuss but it was a very cute book about getting old and i ended up giving the story to my grandfather who loved it.
A book for obsolete children is a 1986 picture book for growingup people by dr. Seuss this is what is written on the back of the book. Jess walter is the author of six novels, including the bestsellers beautiful ruins and the financial lives of the poets, the national book award finalist the zero, and citizen vince, the winner of the edgar award for best novel. To ask other readers questions about youre only old once. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. Seuss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Seuss wrote this book about himself when he was beginning to get very. Seuss creates a classic picture book ode to aging in you re only old once on a visit to the golden years clinic on century square for spleen readjustment and muffler repair, readers will laugh with familiar horror at the poking and prodding and testing and ogling that go hand in hand with the dreaded appellation of senior. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with dr. Jan 27, 2009 with his unmistakable rhymes and signature illustration style, dr. Please buy with confidence from us, as we have several thousand satisfied customers and your satisfaction is the goal we strive to achieve with every transaction. It was not at all like hop on pop, oh the places youll go or any of the other stories i had read by dr. Jul 16, 20 many readers of the weekly installments also found the book compelling, so i gave the manuscript one last edit and took the e book route, where you find me now.
It was not at all like hop on pop, oh the places you ll go or any of the other stories i had read by dr. Seuss creates a classic picture book ode to aging in youre only old once. He wrote this for aging adults when he was in his 80s. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets. The book was about an old man who went to the hospital for a check up. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children download. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children, book by.
The book also talks about the struggles of being older. From the cat in the hat to oh, the places youll go. I thought this book was funny, witty, and easy to read. The null of the youre only old once a book for obsolete children by dr.
A book for obsolete children hb w dj 1986 a book for obsolete children hb w dj 1986 beginner books r. Youre in pretty good shape for the shape you are in. You re only old once a book for obsolete children by dr. I also would read this book because i love older people and their life. With his unmistakable rhymes and signature illustration style, dr.
Seuss has endeared himself to millions of youngsters and harried older types with his tales of such giggleproducing creatures as the cat in the hat and yertle the. Suess lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. You re only old once a book for obsolete children format. Its called youre only old once a book for obsolete children the book was published on theodor seuss geisels 82nd birthday in 1986, and he wrote it after having spent entirely too much time undergoing medical examinations. It talks about his time there and the poking, prodding, and testing. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Identifying, and valuing first edition dr seuss books. Book baby, which converted the manuscript to epub and zapped it to kindle, nook and ten or so other retailers, also supplies printed copies. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children classic seuss kindle edition. Buy a copy of this book for your child now and give it to him on his 70th birthday a rare find in such lovely condition and a plus to any collection. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Seusss elderly everyman travels, in rhyme and illustrations, along the golden years clinics assembly line of medical tests and questions, meeting miss becker of stethescope row, dr. Subtitled a book for obsolete children, this unusual item in the seuss canon doesnt really belong among the childrens books. Anyone who has even submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with dr. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children classic.
It was published by random house books for young readers and has a total of 56 pages in the book. Youre only old once a book for obsolete children dr. Buy youre only old once a book for obsolete children by dr seuss online at alibris. Only old once by seuss abebooks shop for books, art. Combines satisfying, oldfashioned storytelling with a modern sensibility. Join in on the fun and funny journey of getting older with this hilarious dr. Youre only old once a book for obsolete childrenhardcover. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name dr. Seusss everyman as we follow him through his checkup with the experts at the golden years clinic. Seuss picture bookits just what the doctor ordered for old souls, kids at heart, and absolutely anyone dreading their annual checkup. You re only old once by brandt, catharine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written to celebrate the nonsense masters 82nd birthday, it follows you an elderly gent in a suit and white moustache through a physical checkup in some fiendish geriatric clinic.
Youre only old once a book for obsolete children by dr. Throughout his check up, they kept proceeding on doing more tests on him. Seuss for his famous children books, but this book is quite different from the cat in the hat. They meet in school when they are only nine years old. Jan 27, 2009 if laughter is the best medicine, then you re only old once. Seuss, 9780394551906, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Seuss with dust jacket for children in english for. Bought this for me 90 yr old grandfather, who is impossible to buy gifts for. Youre the one that i want is about maddy and her two best friends ben and robert. If laughter is the best medicine, then youre only old once. Released on geisels eightysecond birthday, the book follows an elderly man on a visit to the golden years clinic, where he endures long waits and bizarre medical tests. This book is about a man in the golden year clinic.
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