Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul

In this Dr. Seuss book for beginning readers, a series of rhyming pages introduces odd creatures and situations. We meet children called Kay and Jay, the Zeds, a Yink who likes to drink and a Zink who thinks, creatures such as Gox and the one with a Wump on his hump. The book moves through counting and colors, hence the title, mixing nonsense with ordinary situations like having a pet, going to a party or being sick. The rhythm is bouncy, and the words are simple enough for a child to read alone.

It is suited to preschoolers and early elementary readers, and to parents who want a rhyming book to read aloud. It also helps children learn numbers and colors without feeling like a lesson, thanks to its silly characters.

Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.

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