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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Dr. Seuss subtly exposes greed and commercialism.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the lovingly constructed rhymes teach the merit of making reparations for misdeeds, and question the commercialization of Christmas. Kids love hating the mean, funny villain and cheering his reformation. Whimsical illustrations and witty rhymes keep kids captivated.
What's the story?
The cantankerous Grinch hates the holidays--principally because of the Yuletide racket. Aiming to halt Christmas in its festive tracks, the potbellied, pink-eyed Seussian Scrooge impersonates Santa and confiscates every last Who-ville Christmas bauble and goody, from trees to tricycles to cans of Who-hash. This classic Christmas read-aloud features one of the funniest scoundrels in children's literature.
Is it any good?
Dr. Seuss subtly exposes greed and commercialism and promotes the values of love and community with wit, humor, and flawlessly constructed rhymes. The true spirit of Christmas leaps off the double-page spread of the Whos holding hands, even after all their Christmas presents and decorations have been stolen. Cleverly, Dr. Seuss uses the same picture presented at the beginning of the story (when readers first meet the Whos) to show that their spirit has not changed.
The illustrations are in pen and ink, with some red added. This kind of printing was common in 1957, when the book was first published, but it may disappoint modern readers who have seen the animated and/or live-action movie versions and expect full-color illustrations. However, the energy, vitality, and charm of both drawings and verse make this book a treasured American classic.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about holiday customs. What traditions do you look forward to when your celebrate your holiday? Would the holiday be as meaningful if it were stripped of some of the more decorative elements?
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A great book for young readers.
I think that little kids love this book because it is so lively and nice. It teaches things like christmas is more than just presents and things. I read it over and over again just because it is so funny. Dr. Seuss' way of rhyming without turning the whole book into a poem is enjoyable to read out loud. I have sworn to mysel to read it at least twice when I'm older.
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Christmas Meaning ......FOUND!!!
In my opinion the book "How the Grinch stole Christmas"by Dr.Seuss is a classic but not only because its a great book but because its a story with morals and it shows children the actual meaning of Christmas which is not just a holiday for games and toys,its the season of unity and happiness mixxed with LOVE....!
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OMG I love this book
Holy cow this is my fave little kid book EVER I'm like way too old for it now but its incredibly cute and I watch the movie every year around Christmas.
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It's Dr. Seuss-need I say more?
You can't not like Dr. Seuss! This is a classic and charming tale-perfect for everyone! I don't think that the Grinch would scare anyone and Dr. Seuss books never fail to appeal both young and old. I recommend this. The Lorax is a wonderful story, too, and it is my favorite Dr. Seuss book. Read them all!
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a good bedtime story for little readers.
This book is a good book to read at bedtime with little readers. But make sure those little reader arnt to littl or the grinch might scare them.
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| Author: | Dr. Seuss |
| Illustrator: | Dr. Seuss |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Holiday |
| Publisher: | Random House |
| Publication date: | October 12, 1957 |
| Number of pages: | 54 |
| Hardcover price: | $14.00 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 4 - 7 |
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