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Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance.
Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust and spends much of the book trying to protect the infinitesimal creatures who live on it from the derision and trickery of other animals, who think their elephant friend has gone quite nutty.
Dr. Seuss takes readers on a whimsical tale with the stirring message that "a person's a person, no matter how small."
"I bought this book for my six year-old this past Christmas. She has recently fallen in love with Dr. Seuss books, and poetry in general. And this book, along with other Seuss books, gives her great joy. We read it together, out loud, enjoying the scan and ryhme of the words and sentences. And on that level, it's one of her favorites. But after we read it, we talk about the concepts behind it, how 'a person's a person, no matter how small,' and how Horton realizes the inherent dignity in all life, regardless of whether or not it fits into our commonly held conceptions."
Berry, KY
"I highly recommend this book for any schoolchild and parent to read together, reveling in the language and fun, and then use as a stepping stone to further discussions about life and personhood."
Brewster, New York
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Features
Hardcover: 64 Pages
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