Name: In a People House
ISBN: 9780394823959

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Home, Word by Word

A silly tour of household objects makes early word recognition feel playful rather than dutiful.

Come here for

Names for 65 familiar things around the house
Mouse-and-bird mischief with a comic edge

Expect

Short, simple language for beginning readers
A playful introduction to objects around the home

Book Details

Authors: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: August 12, 1972
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Small Pets · Word Books
Reading lane: Small Pets

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Small Pets
Funny Poems
Beginner Readers

About This Book

When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items —and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction to objects around the home—from none other than Dr. Seuss! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book , Bright an...

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When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items —and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction to objects around the home—from none other than Dr. Seuss! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book , Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.