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"HORTON! I love this courageous elephant! Obviously, this book can do no wrong because it's written by the doctor of rhymes. DR. SEUSS! Although the color scheme of the book is not really that appealing (orange and green) I really enjoyed the story! "
— Leandra (5 out of 5 stars)
" I love Horton, and he always teaches the kind of Dr. Seuss lesson I can get behind. "
— Meredith, 2/14/2014" This wonderful children's book is about commitment and keeping one's word. A good reminder for adults. "
— mart, 2/7/2014" One of my favoirte Dr. Suess books! "
— Michelle, 2/3/2014" Of course this is good. It works nicely as a storytime book for "E" day in preschool to go along with egg and elephant. "
— Teri, 1/25/2014" This is one of my favorite books by Dr. Seuss. The elephant in the story is just so lovable. He is the type of character who is very reliable, and whose word is like gold. "
— Ana, 1/18/2014" ... an enjoyable childhood read, typical of all the Dr. Seuss books I've read... "
— Marts, 1/4/2014" This book teaches kids to serve one another. This would be a good book to start the year of with. Then you could ask them who they want to be like in the story. "
— Morgan, 12/31/2013" this book seemed to go on for a little too long. And the part with horton half-frozen really scared me as a child. I mean, it's an okay book, but Seuss has better stuff. "
— Ian, 12/20/2013" Dr. Seuss is one of the best poets and authors in the worlsd. he really gets to kids. he teaches them lessons in all of jis books, this included "
— Robert, 12/14/2013" Our God is faithful -- one hundred percent! "
— AngelaGay, 12/14/2013" Liked this tale of patience 100 % "
— Marita, 12/13/2013" For my 3.5 year old. It caught her attention right away. The book was a bit long for her attention span, but the story was able to draw her back in. It was easy to read all in all we both enjoyed the story. "
— Jill, 11/26/2013" This book is a classic! It has a great message, and the rhyming is fun! "
— Lindsay, 11/9/2013" This has got to be one of my all time favorite children's books, I get tears in my eyes almost every time I read it aloud to my boys! And it Should be, it SHOULD BE like that! Love you Horton, and your little elephant bird baby too! "
— Kristina, 11/6/2013" My favorite Dr. Seuss book :) "
— MaryEllen, 8/1/2013" One of my favorite read-alouds EVER!! "
— Amy, 3/9/2013" This is the first book I remember reading as a child! I think my mom and dad read it to me a billion times! I love using this for reading responses. What would you do? Perseverance is also great to be taught around this book! Love it! "
— Katey, 2/1/2013" HORTON! I love this courageous elephant! Obviously, this book can do no wrong because it's written by the doctor of rhymes. DR. SEUSS! Although the color scheme of the book is not really that appealing (orange and green) I really enjoyed the story! "
— Leandra, 8/14/2012" Classic Dr.Suess is perfect for any age. Loved Reading this book as a child and now to my nephews. "
— Derek, 7/19/2012" Dr. Seuss is essential and completely original, and Horton is his most endearing character. "
— Mary, 6/11/2012" With Dr Seuss's birthday being celebrated recently B's school has been reading his books. WE read this one and it was so cute and fun. I'd forgotten how much fun his books are! "
— Shannon, 4/21/2012" Horton is so funny. I loved this book. "
— Katie-Lee, 3/8/2012" Great lesson for kids and adults alike. There are Maisy birds everywhere just looking for a Horton to take advantage of! Does that mean the Horton's should change? No way! "
— Minorlibrarian, 10/29/2011" Ceritanya tentang Horton, si gajah yang mengerami telur burung. Setelah melewati beberapa rintangan sampai ditangkap oleh pemburu, akhirnya telurnya menetas.... dan jadilah anak gajah. Hahaha!! "
— destinugrainy, 10/14/2011" This book is predictable, poetic, and overall just a great book that kids love. I personally LOVE Dr. Seuss books and I think they are awesome! I will definitely be reading this in my classroom! It also has a great lesson of being faithful. "
— Jennesy, 8/12/2011" I used this book to teach perseverance to my class. We also tied it to responsibility. My class really enjoyed the story and were able to make great connections to perseverance. "
— Erin, 6/27/2011" Genre:Picture Book/Poetry <br/> <br/>This book teaches children about how not to be selfish with thier won little worlds and handle thier own respsonsibilities "
— Jennifer, 5/3/2011" -Dr Seuss classic <br/>-A good rhyming book "
— Kapra, 4/11/2011" I like that it teaches kids to keep their promises and to remain devoted. "
— Angee, 4/4/2011" Wonderful and fun book to read to small children. "
— LeeAnn, 1/24/2011" Another Dr. Seuss classic from my childhood! "
— Andrea, 1/17/2011" Just a little judgmental of unfit mothers, no?<br/> "
— Ellie, 1/2/2011" I love Horton, and he always teaches the kind of Dr. Seuss lesson I can get behind. "
— Meredith, 12/28/2010" A classic Seuss about an uncaring mother, who relies on Horton to lay her egg. "
— Matt, 12/16/2010" This is the first book I remember reading as a child! I think my mom and dad read it to me a billion times! I love using this for reading responses. What would you do? Perseverance is also great to be taught around this book! Love it! "
— Katey, 12/7/2010" My kids and I love this new found book. I can't believe I hadn't ever read it before. Hillarious - and it teaches about keeping promises and enduring! My son says it is his new favorite book! "
— Heidi, 11/11/2010Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors and illustrators of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. Hundreds of millions of copies of his books have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. His long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck; the Pulitzer Prize; and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody award.
Billy Crystal has starred in many hit films, among them When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Princess Bride, and Analyze This. He is the author of the Tony award-winning play 700 Sundays, about his relationship with his late father, which was later adapted into a book, and the children’s book, I Already Know I Love You. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live, is a six-time Emmy winner, and recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He has hosted the Academy Awards numerous times.