The story of a moose who was too hospitable for his own good.
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"This is a great book about being nice to others but at the same time, knowing when enough is enough. It shows that its important to have a big heart but at the same time confront your friends. Rhyming is always great for young kids too! "
— Claudia (4 out of 5 stars)
" I loved this as a child, it is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books. "
— Angie, 2/19/2014" I'm not usually a fan of these books but this was a good story. The ending surprised me because it was a bit dark, especially for Dr. Seuss. "
— Danielle, 2/17/2014" Well gosh. I think the uninvited 'horn-guests' would have been better off if they'd been (politely) asked to leave. Thidwick shouldn't be teaching kids to be a doormat! And please note, these are antlers, not horns. Antlers shed & regrow annually, horns are permanent. "
— Cheryl, 2/9/2014" Another great Dr. Seuss classic! See what happens when you're too nice - people walk all over you, quite literally in Thidwick's case... "
— Amy, 2/3/2014" Loved it until I neared the end - with the hunters and their guns. Oh but there was a shred of hope as Thidwick shed his horns. But the other animals still got stuffed. Would have made a great read-aloud if not for the end. "
— Ms., 1/31/2014" now i have to write a 10 page paper on this book. WHY GOD "
— Kat, 1/29/2014" A great read for codependents. Also those freeloaders deserved to be stuffed because they didn't raise a finger to save themselves or the moose. "
— Randy, 1/16/2014" Okay its a frickin' Dr Seus book, but it was a favorite when I was little, had to put it on the list. "
— Adam, 1/2/2014" Another awesome book by Dr. Suess. This one has a beautiful meaning too! "
— Ali, 11/2/2013" I live that the hunters are a bunch of pompous white guys from Harvard. My Harvard friends were not amused. "
— Jen, 10/29/2013" The sacrifice of kindness shows forth and works out for the best in the end! "
— Julie, 10/27/2013" A little girl I babysit asked me to read this to her the other day. I had never heard of this one, and I'm always down for a moral lesson from Dr. Seuss. I love the simplicity of his messages and the whimsy of the stories that teach them. "
— Brooke, 9/23/2013" A good story about treating your guests right even when they are more like pests. "
— Marisa, 8/11/2013" So amazing because animals wanted his horns and one day he found out that horns can come off and new ones could grow. A good story! "
— Liam, 7/18/2013" The horrifying perils of politeness and thoughtfulness will keep you up at night. "
— Mike, 6/20/2013" I was disappointed to realise that what I had remembered as a cute little story about animals was actually a kids' version of Ayn Rand. "
— McLean, 4/7/2013" One of life's best lessons! And one of Poopa's favorites. "
— Roslynn, 4/3/2013" "Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose" had a silly, fun premise but none of the characters were likable. "
— Earl, 9/27/2012" This 1948 Seuss book is the ultimate metaphor for unwelcome houseguests, with an ending that might have inspired Roald Dahl. "
— David, 6/15/2012" This is a great book about being nice to others but at the same time, knowing when enough is enough. It shows that its important to have a big heart but at the same time confront your friends. Rhyming is always great for young kids too! "
— Claudia, 4/26/2012" If you want to read Rand's Atlas Shrugged to your kids this is the books you are looking for. "
— Paul, 3/23/2012" This would have been an incredibly cute book....if not for the violent end. Boy, they sure wrote 'em different back in 1948! I had a lot of explaining at the end of this one. "
— Ginny, 12/10/2011" Dr. Seuss has written another great children's book. "
— Jessie, 8/27/2011" Shows them how you can stand up for yourself. You can do a lesson about being assertive. Funny story. Being aware of people's feelings. "
— Murlene, 4/16/2011" I'm not usually a fan of these books but this was a good story. The ending surprised me because it was a bit dark, especially for Dr. Seuss. "
— Danielle, 4/12/2011" -Dr Seuss classic <br/>-A good rhyming book "
— Kapra, 4/11/2011" I love the lesson this story teaches little ones; its not kind to take advantage of others. Classic. "
— Crystal, 3/11/2011" Loved it until I neared the end - with the hunters and their guns. Oh but there was a shred of hope as Thidwick shed his horns. But the other animals still got stuffed. Would have made a great read-aloud if not for the end. "
— Natalie, 2/27/2011" I love Dr. Seuss' work. I think that everyone should have a copy of this book to read to unwanted guests when they've overstayed their welcome. "
— Thebruce1314, 12/25/2010" I enjoyed this book about a moose who wanted to help everyone out....until the last page where all the animals from his antlers were in the hunting club all stuffed!! Not good for a childrens book. "
— Danielle, 12/7/2010" If you want to read Rand's Atlas Shrugged to your kids this is the books you are looking for. "
— Paul, 12/5/2010" A good story about treating your guests right even when they are more like pests. "
— Marisa, 10/28/2010" I was disappointed to realise that what I had remembered as a cute little story about animals was actually a kids' version of Ayn Rand. "
— McLean, 10/24/2010" This book was my absolute favorite growing up! "
— Jason, 8/24/2010" Such a cute book, and funny too! Teaches children not to let themselves get run over by other people. "
— Bonnie, 7/22/2010" What happens to free loaders? Read this book to find out! I love Dr. Seuss... :-) "
— Cara, 6/16/2010" This would have been an incredibly cute book....if not for the violent end. Boy, they sure wrote 'em different back in 1948! I had a lot of explaining at the end of this one. "
— Ginny, 6/6/2010" Dr. Seuss writes about a moose whose antlers unwillingly become the home of several woodland creatures. Political message: intruding on the environment, anti-hunting, being a host. "
— Kelly, 4/16/2010" Yay! 1st Edition Print! "
— Jessica, 4/13/2010Theodor 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.