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I'm going to stop Christmas if it's the last thing I do.A great gift for Grinch fans, this book is a novelisation of the live-action film version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas which stars Jim Carrey as the green hairy Grinch.
Adapted from the Dr Seuss classic, this version extends the story and includes an insert of colour photographs from the film. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason." Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must stop. His "wonderful, awful" idea is to don a Santa outfit, strap heavy antlers on his poor, quivering dog Max, construct a makeshift sleigh, head down to Whoville, and strip the chafingly cheerful Whos of their Yuletide glee once and for all.
Looking quite out of place and very disturbing in his makeshift Santa get-up, the Grinch slithers down chimneys with empty bags and stealing the Whos' presents, their food, even the logs from their humble Who-fires. He takes the ramshackle sleigh to Mt Crumpit to dump it and waits to hear the sobs of the Whos when they wake up and discover the trappings of Christmas have disappeared. Imagine the Whos' dismay when they discover the evil-doings of Grinch in his anti-Santa guise. But what is that sound? It's not sobbing, but singing! Children simultaneously adore and fear this triumphant, twisted Seussian testimonial to the undaunted cheerfulness of the Whos, the transcendent nature of joy, and of course, the growth potential of a heart that's two sizes too small. This holiday classic is perfect for reading aloud to your favorite little Whos. (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' is one of my favroite Christmas books of all time. It is lovely, it's sweet, easy-reading (as the the rhyming Dr. Suess always does) and it's a little bit like 'Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol'. The Grinch loathes Christmas, and he always wants to ruin it and until he plots to STEAL Christmas! Will his sinsister plot work? When I saw the film entitled simply, 'The Grinch' I adored it, but when I read the orignal Dr. Suess book, it profoundly and strangely took my breath away!!! This should be recommened to any Dr. Suess, or so to speak, 'The Cat In The Hat' fan! Dr. Suess is one of my favroite authors as well as Roald Dahl!!!
From a humongous Roald Dahl fan:
Max William James Keogh
P.S: When I grow up, I want to be a author like Roald Dahl!!!
Age 12
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book for a 3 year old. It was enjoyed not only by a 3 year old but also by an adult! A truely magical story written in an amazing style for all ages and simple but colourful pictures. Dr Seuss books are a must for any child and make reading an enjoyment!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book clearly deserves more than five stars. It has become an important Christmas classic that will probably increase its influence on generations to come.
Psychologists have told us for years that many people are depressed by the thought of another Christmas coming. The more laughter, entertaining, and gifts, the more depressed they get. For some this may relate to the darkness of the season as we approach the Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. For others, it's related to a sense of inadequacy, a gap between how they would like their life to be and how it actually is. From the first time I ever heard this story as a youngster, I've always thought that Dr. Seuss must have known a few such people.
The story opens with a classic statement of contrast.
"Every Who
Down in Who-ville
Liked Christmas a lot . . ."
"But the Grinch,
Who lived just north of Who-ville,
Did NOT!"
We don't know why he didn't like Christmas, just the things he didn't like about it, such as noise, feasting, and singing. The only glimpse we get as to causation for those reactions is a speculation that his heart is two sizes too small.
Unfortunately, his dislike for Christmas carried over to bad feelings towards the Whos.
The primary action in the story is built around the antihero concept of Santa Claus. It makes for good fun, and certainly exercises the reader's imagination in all kinds of humorous ways.
The Whos respond to the Grinch in the true Christmas spirit, which evokes a loving vision of caring that will impress all who read about it.
Then the Grinch has his epiphany that there's spiritual element to Christmas.
If you don't know how the story ends, I'll leave it to you to read it for yourself or to see the movie.
The great strength of this story is that it is aimed at the child reader or listener. At a young age, it is very easy to be overwhelmed by all of the fuss and potential for receiving gifts . . . and not receive much impression of the spiritual meaning of Christmas. When the Whos wake up on Christmas Day and act as they do, you can ask your child why she or he thinks that the Whos did that. Your child may not know. Then you can take the time to explain what you feel their reaction means in terms of your own beliefs. It's a remarkable way to be sure that the true spirit of Christmas is continually reintroduced to the next group of youngsters.
It is inevitable that people compare this story to Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Scrooge and the Grinch each have their new visions of Christmas. When we read Dickens, we read it as a cautionary tale for adults. When we read the Grinch, we read it as a cautionary tale for children and adults. In the long run, the Grinch may be more influential as a result. But you don't have to choose one or the other. You can read and enjoy both each Christmas.
If you cannot afford to spend this much for the book now, you can buy the coloring book version at a much smaller price. It contains the same text.
How do you plan to tell children about Christmas this year? What do you have planned for the holidays that is in the true spirit of Christmas? How can you ease the psychological burden on someone who does not care for the holiday? How will you give the gift of human warmth?
May your heart be filled with love and kindness for all!
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classic
Bought this for my nephew. Though he is too young to read it himself his mother loves reading it to him. Both of them can't get enough of this seasonal classic.
Published 4 months ago by sidorama74
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The book arrived on time and in great condition. The story is a Christmas classic, and my children have requested it every night throughout December.
Published 4 months ago by Lillian Grundy
Great read!
I used this book with a year 5 class around Christmas time, it was enjoyed by all of the class. Even though it is a simple book the children liked to guess the ending to the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by flamingoford
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Bought this book for our 7 year old, she still loves them and so do we. The oldest are the best, sometimes anyway.
Published 7 months ago by V. J. Hazle
great story...better than hollywood ever could do
I loved this as a kid and now my daughter loves it. This is a masterpiece: short, crisp, funny and with a good message a well. Read more
Published 9 months ago by rob crawford
Fun, festive, and a lesson in values
My son was given this book at the age of 9 months - and it was also my first introduction to Dr Seuss books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Miller
Don't know who loves it more - me or rmy son!
This is a wonderful book. I had it when I was a child and I now love reading it to my son who may be only six months old, but still gets very excited by the 'Grinchy Voice' I use... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Polydora
Dr. Suess Rules
My kids absolutely love the Dr. Seuss books which is a very good job because they hear them a lot as I love them. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by J. E. Hartley
Grumpy Grinch?
Characters:
The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who, the Whovilles and Max the Dog are the characters in the book.
Plot:
The Grinch hates Christmas, the Whovilles love it. Read more
The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who, the Whovilles and Max the Dog are the characters in the book.
Plot:
The Grinch hates Christmas, the Whovilles love it. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Mehajabeen Farid
Yes, it comes round all the year, never fear, ye, never fear
In my last Seuss-an rhyme I lied
Even though I really tried
And really bad for one completely
training to be oh so priestly
Even though I really tried
And really bad for one completely
training to be oh so priestly
But how could I forget this story... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2005 by Kurt Messick
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