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Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008240035
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008240035
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.86 x 0.24 x 6.42 inches

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Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

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LuvMiracles

Love Dr. Seuss!

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017

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Got this for a neighbor's boy who's turning 6. Only skimmed the 1st story but it's a really good one about a turtle (cover) & how he takes advantage of a bunch of other turtles' kindness so he can be "king of the mountain" (I paraphrased). Well, of course, they finally get fed-up & he topples down. Just like some people, dictators, rulers. Also, the price is a whole lot less than what the publisher wanted.

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Twins plus 1

Love these stories-hardcover lasts

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016

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One of my favorite books as a child and now my children, ages 5, 5 and 8 laugh and love these books as much as I did. We always buy the hardcovers of the classic books so I will have a library when grandkids come along. I realize kindles and iPads are taking over but there's nothing like having those books and pictures in your hand when you're little.

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Brian D. Hughes

DR SEUSS FOR THE WIN

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020

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I bought these Dr Seuss books for my granddaughter as I had bought them for my kids. There is no better set of books for teaching kids it's fun to read. While learning to read, they also learn and Dr Seuss is a master of teaching through reading.

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DiAnneT

Life lessons of enjoyment!

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020

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We borrowed this book from a library and I absolutely fell in love with it. The stories I think have very life lesson meanings such as be happy with what you have, don't be greedy, and everyone has their special abilities. This book is also super cute an easy for kids to understand. I was super happy to be able to add this to my collection.

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Sheila

Dr. Seuss at his best

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020

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This story collection by Dr. Seuss is one of my favorites. This collection needs to be given more recognition. Yertle the Turtle is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss stories because you see a villain dictator as a main character. Yertle the Turtle also speaks about causes like freeing animals, treating others well and standing up for what you believe in. Another one of the stories is about a bird who dislikes her appearance and ends up loving what life has given her.

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Forever a classic

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021

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I paid for Yertle the Turtle and the price I paid was worth it for a nice, large hardback version. The other stories are just a happy bonus. Yertle is a great story to read to a young one about the dangers in putting yourself above others.

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M. Heiss

Yertle is still fresh after all these years

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2008

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I remember this one only vaguely from childhood. But when a friend loaned it to us recently, I had to buy our own copy.

There are three stories inside:
Yertle the Turtle -- be considerate
(something about Gertie's tail feather) -- be content
The Big Brag -- be humble

(sorry I can't remember the name of the second one -- the book is tucked away in the slumbering bedroom and I am NOT going in there to check it)

The morals of the stories are accessible at the kindergarten level -- and nice reminders for adults too.

The rhyming and meter, as always with Dr. Seuss, are great. Just perfect for reading out loud. Easy for the kids to memorize the lines, too.

This one deserves a spot next to Green Eggs and Ham and all the rest.

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021

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Really good Dr Seuss book. I read it to my grandson and he seemed to really enjoy it. It definitely does teach them in so many ways. I’m happy with my purchase.

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Rosemary Standeven

Three wonderfully illustrated stories with a myriad of lessons to be learned

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2021

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As always with Dr Seuss, the pictures are a delight – and worthy of 5 stars even without the accompanying great stories. In this book there are three separate stories, each with their own lesson to be learned – although, I think the ‘lessons’ taken might be different for adults than for children, and will probably differ even between adults, depending on their starting points and interests – all of which makes these stories highly flexible and fascinating.
From ‘Yertle the Turtle’, the lesson for me, was that you should never forget the needs of the weakest, the people at the bottom. However great your empire (tower), if you do not support your foundations, their support may be (inadvertently?) be withdrawn and the whole edifice will tumble. I feel Karl Marx would have approved of this story. I also got quite mad at the arrogance of Yertle, that (apart from his exploitation of his subjects) he felt entitled to claim kingship over the cows, cats, mules … simply because he could see them – regardless of what they might want or need. Similar to the way human empires such as the British, Roman, Mongol … (and now USA, China …) simply annexed other peoples, countries that they saw (‘discovered’). Lots to think about – the ways and the unfairness of power politics.
‘Gertrude McFuzz’ was my least favourite of the three tales. This could be seen as a lesson in being grateful for what you have, don’t aspire for more than your lot, or a reiteration of the 10th commandment about coveting your neighbours goods. However, I chose to see it as a warning, that occasionally things are the way they are for a very good reason. Also, that ‘more’ is not necessarily ‘better’, and ‘be careful what you wish for’
‘The Big Brag’ was probably my favourite story. For me, it was about how everyone has something that they are very good at – and it may not be what your neighbour is good at. All abilities may not be equal, but all are of equivalent worth, and to brag about one particular ability you possess, and to consider that that makes you better than everyone else, is to grossly underestimate the incredible variety of abilities that are vitally important to a vibrant society. It is one of my bugbears, that schools often focus entirely on academic ability, and – especially in the UK – push all pupils into aiming for university. Pupils who have great artistic, musical, athletic, organisational, practical and/or emotional skills – but not academic prowess – are often deemed failures.
All in all, this is a marvellous book for children (and for adult) – with so much to discuss. And we can all come out with different conclusions as to what each story means.

reggaethecat

Genius

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2016

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I loved this story as a child and still do - it's as much of a political story as a kids one. However my four year old loves it which I knew he would. Dr Seuss is a genius of storytelling and illustrating. Check our 'McGelligots Pool' and 'The Cat in the Hat' for more amazing stories.

Debz

Kids book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2022

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Great fun to read,read to my grandaughter we both enjoyed it.

Mr Ian B Robinson

Really good. If we were the rulers of all that we could see...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020

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My son and I really enjoyed these tales. The language is so carefully and playfully crafted and yet seems naive and child like., to tickle young and old.

Nina

Love these old favourites

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2017

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Love this book. I had my brother's old hard back edition but he wanted it back so have bought this for the grandchildren.
Not as good as the old battered original but the same stories.

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