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Horton Hears a Who!

Name: Horton Hears a Who!
ISBN: 9780394800783

Dr. Seuss

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · August 12, 1954

Reading lane: Elephant Stories

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Why This Clicks

Small Voices Matter

Rhyming verse and imaginative illustrations give this classic its warm case for speaking up for others.

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A memorable reminder that every person counts, however small
Colorful whimsy paired with a clear call to compassion

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Charming rhymes and imaginative illustrations
A warm, determined story about standing up for what’s right

Book Details

Authors: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: August 12, 1954
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Elephant Stories · Turtle Stories
Reading lane: Elephant Stories

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Elephant Stories
Beginner Readers
Stories in Verse

About This Book

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Choose kindness with Horton the elephant and the Whos of Who -ville in Dr. Seuss’s classic picture book about caring for others! Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Horton ! A person’s a person, no matter how small. Everyone’s favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages. In the colorful Jungle of Nool, Horton discovers something that at first seems impossible: a tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world— Who- ville—complete with houses and grocery stores and even a mayor! But when no one will stand up for the Whos of Who -ville, Horton uses his elephant-sized heart to save the day. This tale of compassion and determination proves that any person, big or small, can choose to speak out for what is right. This story showcases the very best of Dr. Seuss, from the moving message to the charming rhymes and imaginative illustrations. Do you see what I mean? . . . They’ve proved they ARE persons, no matter how small. And their whole world was saved by the Smallest of All!