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Great Day for Up!

Great Day for Up!

PoetryChildren's BooksFolklore
Pages
36
Published
1974
Language
English

Synopsis

Join a whimsical journey through the sky and beyond in this delightful book by Dr. Seuss. Explore the many different ways we use the word 'up' through playful rhymes and charming illustrations. It's a fun and imaginative read for young children discovering the world around them.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalLightheartedFunny

Genres

Children's Books Folklore Poetry Fantasy

About the author

D
Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to German-American parents. He attended public schools and then went to Dartmouth College, where he became editor of the Dartmouth _Jack-O-Lantern_. When he was barred from all extracurricular activities, he continued to write for the paper using the pseudonym "Seuss." After he graduated he became a contributor to the magazine The Judge, and began to sign his work as "Dr. Seuss." He attended Lincoln College, Oxfor...

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Frequently asked questions

  • How does Great Day for Up! fit into Dr. Seuss's other works?

    This book is notable for being one of the few Dr. Seuss books that he did not illustrate himself; Quentin Blake provided the artwork. It also stands out as one of his later works, published towards the end of his career.