"IT ALL BEGAN WITH THAT SHOE ON THE WALL"

LeSIEG, Theo. Wacky Wednesday. (New York): Beginner Books, (1974). Octavo, original glazed pictorial yellow paper boards. $2750.

First edition of Seuss' silly scavenger hunt, with text by him and color illustrations by George Booth.

Written under Geisel's "Theo. LeSieg" pseudonym, Wacky Wednesday invites sharp-eyed young readers to discover increasing numbers of "mistakes" in George Booth's whimsical illustrations, from one shoe on the wall to 20 impossibilities on the penultimate pages. Issued without dust jacket. Younger & Hirsch 80.

Only slightest soiling to board and small bumps to spine heads. A bright, near-fine copy.