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mdevlin923's review against another edition
4.0
Dr. Seuss's cautionary tale about consumerism and capitalism, and the importance of environmental conservation.
salgalruns's review against another edition
5.0
My most favorite book of Dr. Seuss. I love the message that he teaches through this book. My daughter once compared him to a modern day Aesop, and she is right on with her thinking. The forward thinking mindset of taking care of our natural resources is refreshing. I read it to students on March 2nd (Seuss' birthday) every year.
I know there's a movie coming out in March of 2012. While I think it will be marvelous, I can't imagine it holding a candle to the original book, or even the original animated movie.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I know there's a movie coming out in March of 2012. While I think it will be marvelous, I can't imagine it holding a candle to the original book, or even the original animated movie.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
An environmental protest against greed, for "unless someone like you…cares a whole awful lot…nothing is going to get better… It's not".
My Take
Seuss has such a beautiful rhythm with his words, those made-up words, that tell us so much. The objects in his world are such fun what with butterfly milk, rippulous, marvelous, snergelly hose. It’s all an invitation to sing-song and read. Definitely a story good for cheering you up however your day went. And a good opportunity to talk about taking care of the earth.
Ooh, a nasty look at how man just has to destroy when the Once-ler chops down that Truffula Tree. The need to grow bigger and bigger and make more and more money.
The illustrations are colorful in a soft sort of way with most of them having a night sort of feel.
It’s the perfect book for parents who want their children to be aware of the earth and its need for protection. For humanity being responsible for what they do to their environment.
The Story
Those silky soft tufts give Once-ler ideas. How can he not use them to make his fortune?
And why not sell Thneeds when there’s a sucker born every minute?
The Characters
The Lorax is the Truffula Tree guardian and spokeslorax for the Bar-ba-loots who eat Truffula Fruit. The Swomee-Swans are susceptible to smoke. The Humming-Fish need clear water to hum.
The Once-ler is a man who sees an opportunity for business and lets nothing stop him.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a bright sky blue with a narrow band of bright green grass and four tufty Truffula Trees. And one lone stump holding a worried looking Lorax.
The title is our conscience, The Lorax. Or Gaea!
My Take
Seuss has such a beautiful rhythm with his words, those made-up words, that tell us so much. The objects in his world are such fun what with butterfly milk, rippulous, marvelous, snergelly hose. It’s all an invitation to sing-song and read. Definitely a story good for cheering you up however your day went. And a good opportunity to talk about taking care of the earth.
Ooh, a nasty look at how man just has to destroy when the Once-ler chops down that Truffula Tree. The need to grow bigger and bigger and make more and more money.
The illustrations are colorful in a soft sort of way with most of them having a night sort of feel.
It’s the perfect book for parents who want their children to be aware of the earth and its need for protection. For humanity being responsible for what they do to their environment.
The Story
Those silky soft tufts give Once-ler ideas. How can he not use them to make his fortune?
And why not sell Thneeds when there’s a sucker born every minute?
The Characters
The Lorax is the Truffula Tree guardian and spokeslorax for the Bar-ba-loots who eat Truffula Fruit. The Swomee-Swans are susceptible to smoke. The Humming-Fish need clear water to hum.
The Once-ler is a man who sees an opportunity for business and lets nothing stop him.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a bright sky blue with a narrow band of bright green grass and four tufty Truffula Trees. And one lone stump holding a worried looking Lorax.
The title is our conscience, The Lorax. Or Gaea!
amelody's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
sumayyaha's review against another edition
5.0
Read it with your younger sibling or child or simply read it to yourself because its a story that shows empathy for everyone and everything around you.
gudzikgal's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0