Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss · Beginner Books series · Grade K-2 · Ages Ages 3-7
Sam-I-Am really wants another character to try a funny-looking meal: green eggs and ham. The other character says no again and again, and Sam keeps thinking of silly places and ways to offer it.
Key vocabulary
Green is the color of grass, leaves, and frogs. In the book, it makes the eggs look very silly!
Eggs are food that often come from chickens. People can cook them in many ways.
Ham is a kind of meat people may eat in slices. In the story, it is part of Sam-I-Am’s unusual meal.
Sam-I-Am is the name of a cheerful character in the book. He keeps asking a funny question.
A fox is a small wild animal with a pointy nose and a bushy tail. In stories, foxes are often quick and clever.
A box is a container with flat sides. You can put toys, books, or surprises inside it.
A house is a place where people live. It can have rooms, windows, and doors.
A mouse is a tiny animal with whiskers and a long tail. Some storybook mice can be very cute and curious.