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The Lorax: Yellow Back Book (Dr Seuss - Yellow Back Book) [Paperback]

Dr. Seuss
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2 April 2009 Dr Seuss - Yellow Back Book

In this haunting fable about the dangers of destroying our forests and woodlands, the long-suffering Lorax struggles to save all the Truffula Trees from the wicked Once-ler’s axe.

With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a million books sold worldwide.

This delightful book forms part of the third stage in HarperCollins’ major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004, such all-time favourites as The Lorax, The Foot Book and Yertle the Turtle boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. The Lorax belongs to the Yellow Back Book range.


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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New Ed edition (2 April 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007173113
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007173112
  • Product Dimensions: 16 x 21.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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 amid 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 nothing. 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 colourful 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) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Seuss' genius wordplay makes for a vitally enjoyable lesson in which path not to take." Bournemouth Daily Echo


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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Seuss at his best 8 July 2002
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The Lorax was given to my children as a gift and it has now overtaken The Cat in the Hat as my favourite Dr Seuss. I particularly enjoyed its wry morality, but it has all the familiar Seuss ingredients - engaging rhyme, amusing characters and fun/whacky illustrations. Surprisingly, it is among the least known of the Seuss books among my friends. Anyone discovering it for the first time has a treat in store.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eco-kiddies 16 Nov 2006
By 3 Mugs
Format:Paperback
Bring your own little eco-warrior on with this Dr Seuss classic. My son loves this as much as I did when I was his age ("Lorax sad!" *shakes little head*). The Lorax dares to stand in the way of industry, but ultimately loses the fight as all the Truffula trees fall, and the animals that depend on them have to leave. Too late, the Once-ler sees the error of his ways. I'm guessing this must be a '50's or '60's book, and it is (sadly) as relevant today as it's ever been. Essential reading, and an essential message behind it. If only more people had heeded it over the years. Be one of the good guys, and enjoy a wonderful book all at the same time.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Board Book 14 May 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a brilliant story which I have known for years and as I recently saw the new movie (in Australia, releasing here in July I believe) I thought I would introduce my grandson to it. I didn't realise when ordering that this is a board book, believing I was buying a hardback edition. I suspect some parts of the text are missing too as I am sure I can recall parts of the rhyme that are not in this book. However, for younger children this is still a good introduction to a classic, but very relevant, story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE
Everyone should read this book, it is a great way of explaining environmental issues to children in a fun way,
Published 4 days ago by Sin
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
bought for my grandson i bought them for my children which is still in use so thought i would get some for them to enjoy
Published 1 month ago by angela mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple message, wonderfully illustrated, a pleasure to tell.
The Lorax quickly established itself as a bedtime favourite in our household. The message is clear - look after the environment. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steve El-Sharawy
1.0 out of 5 stars Not as advertised
This pack came to me and did not include the cat in the hat, the cat in the hat comes back, green eggs and ham, the lorax or fox in socks so if you are wanting these books, do NOT... Read more
Published 2 months ago by hannahlou
5.0 out of 5 stars nice book..
Loved the film and bought the book, my son read it again and again, even memorized some parts of it..
Published 2 months ago by zeynep
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Seuss
The person i got it for loved it. i will be bnying more
Dr Seuss for her, on to she as them all.
Published 3 months ago by Joe Kershaw
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lorax
I love this book. A really nice moral to the story as well as being full of funny words which keep the kids entertained. Would recommend to anyone.
Published 3 months ago by Tracy Keogan
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Forget the modern movie, this is the lodestone and the messages for sustainability are as pertinent as now and way ahead of their time
Published 3 months ago by Dr. M. Everard
4.0 out of 5 stars Dr Seuss Collection in a Bag - 12 books
Whilst the books were excellent, the case was split on receipt. I did not return it because it was too much hassle with Christmas approaching but I was disappointed as it was a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carol Towers
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
All our favourite Dr Seuss books in a bag, complete with gift tag. Very pleased with the purchase, exceeded my expectations.
Published 4 months ago by Louise Humpherson
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