In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us ??? from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps ??? encouraging us to take life in our stride! 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 UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.