- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New Ed edition (2 Mar 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0001957406
- ISBN-13: 978-0001957404
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15.8 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 634,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Poor Horton. Dr. Seuss's kindly elephant is persuaded to sit on an egg while its mother, the good-for-nothing bird lazy Maysie, takes a break. Little does Horton suspect that Maysie is setting off for a permanent vacation in Palm Springs. He waits, and waits, never leaving his precarious branch, even through a freezing winter and a spring that's punctuated by the insults of his friends. ("They taunted. They teased him. They yelled 'How Absurd! Old Horton the Elephant thinks he's a bird!'") Further indignities await, but Horton has the patience of Job--from whose story this one clearly derives--and he is rewarded in the end by the surprise birth of ... an elephant-bird. Horton Hatches the Egg contains some of Theodor Geisel's most inspired verse and some of his best-ever illustrations, the dated style of which only accentuates their power and charm. A book no childhood should be without. (Ages 2 to 7) --Richard Farr
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“Dr Seuss ingites a child’s imagination with his mischevious characters and zany verses.”
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Sighed Mayzie, a lazy bird hatching an egg: "I'm tired and I'm bored And I've kinks in my leg From sitting, just sitting here day after day. Read the first page
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Sighed Mayzie, a lazy bird hatching an egg: "I'm tired and I'm bored And I've kinks in my leg From sitting, just sitting here day after day. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Who can remain unmoved by the trials of poor Horton, the faithful elephant, as he proves that staying true to his word is sure to reap great rewards? From the moment he props up his tree we are with him heart and soul, through the storms, and snow, to the terrible sea-sickness, but all the time Horton keeps his courage, and keeps us laughing in sympathy!
This is a book to warm the heart of even the frostiest Grinch, and my childhood would have been poorer without it! A must-read for any age.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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As usual with Theodore Geisel, this book is wonderful for the beginning reader. My five year old granddaughter, a great Dr. Seuss fan, was enthralled by this book. She said at first that the print was too small, but once she got into the story she forgot such quibbles. She loved the zany humour and the delightful story line. She also liked the sound even of the bits she didn't understand. (E.g. "an elephant's faithful one hundred per cent" "Grandma, what does per cent mean?" I think she still doesn't really understand, but she read that extract to her mother within minutes of rejoining her after a week away!) I doubt that this book will supplant "Green Eggs and Ham" in her affections, but she clearly considers it a worthy stable mate.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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All children should have the oportunity to read about Horton. He is brave and has a great and tender soul. He can teach us all that being good and being helpful makes the world a better place.
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Another good one
My daughter just loves all these books. She loves to get me to read them really quickly, then listen to me get it wrong!!!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by rachel
Horton Hatches the Egg
Not entirely logical esp at the end, but our grandchildren love it. It shows the importance of caring and responsibility, no matter what personal inconvenience is involved. Read more
Published 16 months ago by John Knottenbelt
Another fine Horton Story
I can see this also being made into a move. It's a very different story to Horton Hears a Who: Yellow Back Book (Dr Seuss Yellow Back Book) bit is still very imaginative. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Daddy-O
the best
This is an absolutely brilliant children nonsense poem. Looking forward to reading it to my first anglophone grandchild. Unfortunately the other six speak Dutch. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by Hugh van der Mandele
I meant what I said
...and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful 100%. Another abiding childhood memory, and I have to say I'm overjoyed it's still in print (note to self - review something... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by 3 Mugs
Virtue Earns a Reward!
This book clearly deserves more than five stars!
Horton Hatches the Egg is one of my very favorite children's books. Read more
Published on 30 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Virtue Earns a Reward!
This book clearly deserves more than five stars!
Horton Hatches the Egg is one of my very favorite children's books. Read more
Published on 30 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Virtue Earns a Reward!
This book clearly deserves more than five stars!
Horton Hatches the Egg is one of my very favorite children's books. Read more
Published on 12 May 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Virtue Earns a Reward!
This book clearly deserves more than five stars!
Horton Hatches the Egg is one of my very favorite children's books. Read more
Published on 12 May 2004 by Donald Mitchell
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