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Book · 2000 · Fiction

The Seven Silly Eaters

by Mary Ann Hoberman · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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Dr Seuss being an obvious example but also one of my favorite books I'll just mention here for children's uh Seven Silly Eaters magnificent book.
Russ Roberts · EconTalk · Mar 2023 Listen at 15:08

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Tell us some of the best children's books you recommend. I love The Lonely Doll, I love The Seven Silly Eaters, Goodnight Moon, of course, Crazy Strange, Where the Wild Things Are.
Gretchen Rubin On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Jan 2021

Why people recommend it

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman is a delightful and humorous children's rhyming book about a quirky family and their demanding children with very particular culinary preferences. This charming story has earned praise from several prominent figures across different podcasts for its engaging verse and enduring appeal to young readers. Russ Roberts spoke about the book on EconTalk, noting on one occasion that it is a magnificent rhyming children's work comparable to the best of Dr. Seuss while discussing poetry with Zach Weinersmith, and later remarking during a conversation with Erik Hoel that it is one of his absolute favorite titles for slightly older children. Similarly, Gretchen Rubin endorsed the book when she appeared on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, including it alongside other classic children's literature during a final segment dedicated to sharing her top book recommendations. Listeners and hosts consistently highlight its clever rhythm, memorable characters, and ability to captivate children beyond the toddler years, making it a cherished staple for family read-alouds and poetry appreciation.

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Russ Roberts Dr Seuss being an obvious example but also one of my favorite books I'll just mention here for children's u… 2
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“I'm just going to put in a vote for um slightly older age than the than say um good night moon but a slightly older age would would be the Seven Silly Eaters um and uh the gardener those are two books I love we'll put up links to it”
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“Dr Seuss being an obvious example but also one of my favorite books I'll just mention here for children's uh Seven Silly Eaters magnificent book”
Gretchen Rubin Tell us some of the best children's books you recommend. I love The Lonely Doll, I love The Seven Silly Eat… 1
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“Tell us some of the best children's books you recommend. I love The Lonely Doll, I love The Seven Silly Eaters, Goodnight Moon, of course, Crazy Strange, Where the Wild Things Are.”

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