Now the land is dreary and barren, but with the boy's help, perhaps it can regain its former beauty and bring back the Lorax. Soon the supply of Truffala trees was depleted, and all the creatures who depended upon them for food and shelter were gone. The Lorax came to warn the Once-ler of the folly of his greed, but the Once-ler wouldn't listen. Soon the Thneeds were selling like hotcakes, and he was cutting down more and more trees to fill orders. But almost immediately, he started a business that relied on chopping down the fuzzy Truffala trees to make his Thneeds. The Once-ler tells of how the land was alive with wondrous plants and teeming with all sorts of creatures when he first came there to live. Evernight Teen Summer Kick-off Blog HopĪ young boy goes to visit the reclusive Once-ler to hear the story of the lifted Lorax.Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin Launch.Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo.

The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. 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. Seuss-is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. has been a perennial favorite of kids and parents since it was published in 1971.Ībout The Author Theodor Seuss Geisel-aka Dr. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Printed on recycled paper, this book is the perfect gift for Earth Day and for any child-or child at heart-who is interested in recycling, advocacy, and the environment, or just loves nature and playing outside.

The book's final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference. Experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. Seuss's beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness and stand up and speak up for others. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about sustainability and protecting the environment! Full-color illustrations.īook Synopsis Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. About the Book In this cautionary tale of greed and environmental destruction, the lovable Lorax tries to save the Truffula Forest and its inhabitants from disaster at the hands of the cantankerous Once-ler.

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