Name: Thidwick the Big-hearted Moose
ISBN: 9780394800868

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Kindness, With Limits

A rhyming picture-book story pairs generous-hearted warmth with a pointed lesson in self-respect.

Come here for

A gentle take on kindness, bullies, and knowing when generosity goes too far
A classic Seuss story for sharing with children

Expect

Rhyming text and endearing illustrations
A warm story with a sharp edge about being taken advantage of

Book Details

Authors: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: September 12, 1948
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Deer, Moose & Caribou · Pig Stories
Reading lane: Deer, Moose & Caribou

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Publisher Categories

Deer, Moose & Caribou
Values & Virtues
Stories in Verse

About This Book

Join one of Dr. Seuss's most giving characters in the classic picture book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero. With Seuss's rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way to introduce children to the in...

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Join one of Dr. Seuss's most giving characters in the classic picture book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero. With Seuss's rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way to introduce children to the invaluable concept of self-respect.