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Informationen zum Autor P. D. Eastman was an author and illustrator who created many children’s books, including Are You My Mother? ; Go, Dog. Go! ; and The Best Nest . Trained at the National Academy of Design, he published his first Beginner Book, Sam and the Firefly , in 1958. Since then, his books have sold more than 50 million copies, and he has become one of the most beloved children’s book authors in the world. Klappentext Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly! P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go! Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus! who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus's words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground! it's up to Sam to help Gus "write" his wrongs. Originally created by Dr. Seuss! Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves! with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "...provides interest! suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal. Zusammenfassung Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go! ) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus’s words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it’s up to Sam to help Gus “write” his wrongs. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat , this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. ? "...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended." — School Library Journal , starred review...
