In this beloved Beginner Book written byMrs. Dr. Seuss (aka Helen Palmer), a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfishcausing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go!),
the message of the bookthat getting a pet is a big responsibilityis as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. Perfect for beginning readers and read-aloudsand anyone getting a pet, especially a fishits ideal for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds!

Launched in 1957 withThe Cat in the Hatand written specifically for emergent readers, Beginner Books combine an exacting blend of simple words and fun pictures that encourage children to readall by themselves.

Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub.” – The New York Times