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Green Eggs and Ham
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I CAN READ IT ALL BY MYSELF Beginner Books

Green Eggs and Ham (1960) (edit title/settings)

by Dr. Seuss (Author) (edit contributors)

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Format: Easy Reader

Genre: Modern Fantasy

Summary: In this story Sam-I-am tries to convince a cynic that green eggs and ham are a delicious meal. Sam-I-am attempts to serve the dish in a variety of places in hopes that it will be enjoyed. The cynic finally agrees to try them... read more

Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit see section history

  • - "I do not like Green-Eggs-And-Ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am."
  • - A must read and instant classic for any child
  • - this small dude comes up to the big dude and make him eat green eggs and ham and the big dude like it
  • - A wonderful stoy of Green eggs and Ham
  • - This book is about dr.suess not liking green eggs and ham.

Summary edit see section history

"Will he eat green eggs and ham?" proposes the persistent Sam-I-am. Rhymes and rhythm all cut loose in this manic classic by Dr. Seuss.

Characters edit see section history

  • Sam I Am: Cute little dude in the book who is the main character.Sam I am tries to get his friend to eat the green eggs and ham.
  • Angry Man: wondering if sam likes green eggs and ham.........
  • Green Eggs and Ham: The titular MacGuffan
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam-I-Am.”
  • “You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may, I say.”
    Sam-I-Am
  • “"I do not like them here or there I do not like the anywhere!"”
  • “Sam, if you will let me be, I will try them, you will see... Hey! I like Green Eggs and Ham! I do! I like them Sam-I-am!”
    Sam-I-Am's friend
  • “I do no like green eggs and ham.I do not like them Sam - I - Am!”

First Sentence edit see section history

That Sam-I-Am!

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in I CAN READ IT ALL BY MYSELF Beginner Books. (publisher series)
This is book 135 of 194 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2010). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Nineteen Minutes, and followed by Atonement.

This is book 14 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)

Preceded by Eloise, and followed by Happy Birthday, Moon.

This is book 151 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2010). (authoritative list)

Preceded by It, and followed by Persuasion.

This is book 70 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Little Blue and Little Yellow, and followed by Go, Dog. Go!.

This book is in Dr. Seuss Beginner Books. (community list)
This is book 134 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Nineteen Minutes, and followed by The Godfather.

This is book 134 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Me Talk Pretty One Day, and followed by Nineteen Minutes.

This is book 42 of 215 in Whitcoulls Kids' Top 50 (2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Herbert: The True Story of a Brave Sea Dog   [HERBERT] [Hardcover].

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Dr. Seuss (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 20, 1960
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 62

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ8.3.G276 Gr 2006
  • Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Baby - Age 3

You could read this to your kid at any age but what age they start to read on their own depends. Definitely a classic

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Dr. Seuss & Mr. Geisel
  • The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss
  • Dr. Seuss Goes to War
  • Dr. Seuss and Philosophy
  • Seuss-isms
  • Seuss-isms for Success
  • The Seuss, the Whole Seuss and Nothing but the Seuss
  • The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss: Snitches, Sneetches, and Other "Creachas"

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