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The Lorax

Dr Seuss

Reader Score

88%

88% of readers

recommend this book

The New York Times Best Seller
2012 The New York Times Best Seller
""UNLESS someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to
get better...It's not."" Long before saving the earth became a global
concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against
mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty. His
classic cautionary tale is now available in an irresistible mini-edition,
perfect for backpack or briefcase, for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and every day.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Aug 12nd, 1971
  • Pages: 72
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.50in - 0.50in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9780394823379
  • Recommended age: 05-09
  • Categories: ClassicsScience & Nature - EnvironmentStories in Verse (see also Poetry)

About the Author

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into forty-five languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

Praise for this book

Review, USA Today
"The Lorax. . . has been a perennial favorite of kids and parents since it was published in 1971."