num_pages: 25
description: A classic Dr. Seuss story about a boy who's just a little different than the rest of us.Based on the 1951 Academy Award-winning animated cartoon written by Dr. Seuss, Gerald is a small boy who speaks in BIG sounds instead of words. An ideal choice for celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique, Gerald is a funny and lively read-aloud picture book, perfect for sparking discussion.When Gerald McCloy turns two, he doesn't start talking like most children – he says "Boing boing!" and "CLANG CLANG CLANG!" instead. His George Jetson-style father, turning gray, rushes to call Doctor Malone, who decrees there is no cure. In time, Gerald only increases in volume, shouting "Boom!" like a big keg of exploding powder. School is no help, either. He goes "CUCKOO" and "HONK" in the classroom, leading to innumerable problems.But just as he finally gives up and decides to leave his family, he finds the most unlikely of accomplices, going to show that no matter how outcast you may feel, there's a place for everybody – everybody! – in this world.With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic 'Cat in the Hat', and ranked among the world's top children's authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.Intended Audience: Ages 3 and older
language: English
title: Gerald McBoing Boing
titlecomplete: Gerald McBoing Boing (Classic Seuss)
genres: Classics, Kids, Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, School, Poetry, Storytime, Fiction
ratings_count: 1388
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers