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The Lorax

Seuss, Dr. Book - 1971 E SEU, Kids Book / Picture Books / General / Seuss, Dr. None on shelf 3 requests on 3 copies Community Rating: 4.7 out of 5

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The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

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Three Year Old Loves This! submitted by Jeremiah042 on May 21, 2007, 7:46am This book is great, including a first lesson in conserving trees, and the dangers of uber-commercialism. There are some things that might be concerning to some parents, such as the lines "You poor stupid man," and "Shut up if you please." There's also the chance that children might not understand that some cutting of trees is done in a safer way, that isn't so terrible for the planet.

My daughter loves it at 3 years old, and has remembered most of the lines as we get to the page.

connectedness submitted by camelsamba on July 15, 2011, 7:01pm Good example of the connectedness of ecosystems and communities. But what I really wanted to note was this: "whisper-ma-phone" comes from this book. We used that phrase for those - um, what else do you call them? - devices on playgrounds where you speak in one and someone hears at the other. Ever since our eldest child was little, we referred to them as whisper-ma-phones. I knew it came from some story, but had forgotten where, until I read the story again recently, to my youngest child.

Loved this book. submitted by CassandraCohen on June 30, 2012, 3:57pm A little boy went to the Once-Ler to see what happened to the Lorax.It was fun.

Enduring children's classic submitted by dimuziom on June 15, 2013, 2:05pm This is one of Dr. Seuss' beloved classics, and it has stood the test of time. Anyone interested in introducing basic concepts of ecology and conservation to children can't go wrong with this book. It also teaches the importance of people being involved in their world. Combined with the colorful illustrations and playful poetic style one expects from Dr. Seuss, this book will delight as well as inspire young minds.

Good Book submitted by jarroyo on August 2, 2013, 8:05am This is a good book about preserving trees and how to treat nature. It's a bit long, so my younger daughter got a bit bored of it but my son liked it.

Teaches about being Environmentally Conscious submitted by cbrewster on August 14, 2013, 12:29am One of my favorite books as a child! This a great and fun way to introduce the idea about being environmentally conscious to young children. The pictures really got my child asking questions which lead to a great discussion about the environment and our impact on it.

Excellent for Earth Day submitted by candyceh811 on July 26, 2015, 9:19pm This is an amazing Dr. Seuss book to read with children on Earth Day!

Amazing book with a great message submitted by kittenkat101 on July 4, 2018, 11:05am My preschool class requests that I read The Lorax every. single. day. If that's not a recommendation for a book, I don't know what is. The story itself is easy to follow, and it brings up what is happening to the environment in a way that children really understand. I have witnessed multiple children holding back tears when they think of how the Once-ler prefers money to taking care of animals and trees. I cannot recommend this book enough! It is quite long (usually takes 20-30 minutes to read), so maybe best for ages 3+ and/or to read in shorter sections.

A favorite book. submitted by phorvath on July 14, 2018, 5:01pm This is a great book. The Lorax tries to save the trees and the animals. I like trees and animals. The pictures are very good.

A nice book submitted by Team_ROX on July 21, 2018, 6:50pm A good book about taking care of nature

love it submitted by Bookeepers on August 1, 2018, 3:03pm My three and five year old ask for this book at least once a week. It’s catchy with good characters and a wonderful message.

Loved It submitted by majean on August 8, 2018, 7:19pm This was one of my favorites as a child.

Nice book submitted by tbbrown76 on July 15, 2019, 11:59pm But the videos are better. Important message. Recommended
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Environmentalism submitted by Aimless on July 24, 2019, 6:17pm Environmentalism A great book toctwach kids to stand up for the trees

A must read submitted by crp on August 4, 2019, 10:49am Given our environmental crisis, it’s a must read for all ages and esp kids. Timeless as well

Somebody's got to speak for the trees. submitted by lisa on August 5, 2019, 5:27pm Gosh, that Dr. Seuss was onto things.

loved it submitted by autumnmist on August 15, 2019, 1:42am BEST ONE

from an 8-year-old and 5-year-old submitted by robinfowler on August 3, 2020, 8:28am It's a message book. The message is that trees are very important; they give us lots of things that we need. Not everyone needs a Thneed. It would be a good thing to have, you might want one, but you don't need one, and you do need trees.

Such a good message submitted by JennJenn on August 4, 2020, 10:15pm I love the readability and the message of this book. If you are reading it aloud, it is a great one for doing a variety of voices.

good submitted by Harlowamy on August 29, 2020, 9:50am A beautiful and amusing book about looking after your earth.

A Favorite submitted by alemmon100 on August 6, 2021, 11:01am Wonderful book, good introduction to environmentalism for the youngest readers.

Might Be My Favorite Dr. Seuss submitted by ChallngOfTheStrs on August 29, 2021, 11:59pm I can honestly say this helped me get into environmentalism as a child. I was very moved by this picture book unlike so many others. Every child should read it, even if it does seem silly to some people. The message of not industrializing every inch of our world is just too important.

Classic submitted by GSchne on July 23, 2022, 8:51pm This book has a powerful environmental message. A must-read for any eco-conscious kids and families.

Protect Nature submitted by MistyFabulous on July 10, 2023, 9:17pm This book helps kids learn why it is important to protect the nature in our planet. Every family should read this to their kids to help them understand this.

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PUBLISHED
New York : Random House, [1971]
Year Published: 1971
Description: [70] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 560

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0394823370 :
0394923375 :
9780394823379

SUBJECTS
Lorax (Fictitious character)
Pollution.
Conservation of natural resources.