The Lorax (Classic Seuss) | 
| Authors: Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 72
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Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.2 x 0.3
ISBN: 0394823370
EAN: 9780394823379
ASIN: 0394823370
Publication Date: August 12, 1971
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When Dr. Seuss gets serious, you know it must be important. Published in 1971, and perhaps inspired by the "save our planet" mindset of the 1960s, The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment. In The Lorax, we find what we've come to expect from the illustrious doctor: brilliantly whimsical rhymes, delightfully original creatures, and weirdly undulating illustrations. But here there is also something more--a powerful message that Seuss implores both adults and children to heed. The now remorseful Once-ler--our faceless, bodiless narrator--tells the story himself. Long ago this enterprising villain chances upon a place filled with wondrous Truffula Trees, Swomee-Swans, Brown Bar-ba- loots, and Humming-Fishes. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula Tree tufts, he greedily chops them down to produce and mass-market Thneeds. ("It's a shirt. It's a sock. It's a glove. It's a hat.") As the trees swiftly disappear and the denizens leave for greener pastures, the fuzzy yellow Lorax (who speaks for the trees "for the trees have no tongues") repeatedly warns the Once-ler, but his words of wisdom are for naught. Finally the Lorax extricates himself from the scorched earth (by the seat of his own furry pants), leaving only a rock engraved "UNLESS." Thus, with his own colorful version of a compelling morality play, Dr. Seuss teaches readers not to fool with Mother Nature. But as you might expect from Seuss, all hope is not lost--the Once-ler has saved a single Truffula Tree seed! Our fate now rests in the hands of a caring child, who becomes our last chance for a clean, green future. (Ages 4 to 8)
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Illus. in full color. "The big, colorful pictures and the fun images, word plays and rhymes make this an amusing exposition of the ecology crisis."--School Library Journal.
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 Timely again November 2, 2009
killaphil (Boston, MA)
You know the story, and the lesson. It's essentially an environmental cautionary tale, and the rhythm of the poetry is pretty good (like most real Seuss). Just be aware, the moral is pretty heavy, as the story is told after devastation is wreaked across the land. Older young kids might find the story sort of sad.
Quck and Nice October 3, 2009
Julia Lazer
It came at a very reasonable time. I was surprised by how quickly it came. They did not lie about the condition. It was in beautiful condition.
 Good not great July 23, 2009
Paul Gehrman (San Francisco, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent children's book with all of the elements that you like to see: fun, playful writing; excellent, colorful illustrations; and a good moral to the story. My only problem with this book is that the Lorax, while well intentioned, doesn't really do anything. He complains a few times about the destruction of the environment and its effects on the local inhabitants, but he takes no action and just allows the environment to become completely trashed. I think this book would've had a better message if the Lorax had taken a stronger stand coupled with real action.
The Lorax May 5, 2009
Barbara J. Epstein (Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca.)
Dr. Seuss teaches us how critical it is to care for the environment in this riveting, rhyming masterpiece!
"The Lorax" is one book I always have in my teaching bag as I go from school to school, especially in the Spring, when Earth Day comes near. The other I always bring is "The Sneetches", that teaches brotherhood and fairness. I always read it to the kids at school for Dr. King's birthday. Many of Dr. Seuss's books hold a special life lesson for the readers, young and not so young. "Horton the Elephant" teaches us to keep our word and be steadfast, "The Butter Battle Book" shows the stupidity of war, for just two examples out of many.
One more I always have with me is "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle" by David Saltzman. The lesson is "It's Up To Us To Make A Difference, It's Up To Us To Care." Also," Laughter Is Hiding Inside Each Of Us". David wrote this beautiful, engaging picture book when he was suffering from non Hodgkins Lymphoma as a senior at Yale. After he died, his mother and dad had it published and started an amazing non profit, "The Jester and Pharley Phund". This organization benefits hospitalized children, promotes literacy at public and private schools, and imparts David's beautiful spirit and his lesson of love and laughter to every reader.
All of these books make us better people and a more beautiful society. They are all not to be missed in the education of our young.
What a great book for today`s children May 5, 2009
cathy thompson (Kamakura, Japan)
I had forgotten just how good,..and sad this book was. I purchased it for my 3 year old because he loves Seuss but found that my 5 year old enjoyed it even more. I had forgotten the details of this story and bought it to add to our Seuss collection. It is a cautionary tale about greed and pollution but leaves room for hope if even one person takes action. This book is a classic but the message is more pertinent now then ever. It has become one of our favorites.
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