Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Random House Books for Young Readers - Random House Books for Young Readers
Release date: 1958-04-12
Hardcover
Author: Dr. Seuss
Animal stories, Reptiles & amphibians, Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction, Children: Grades 1-2, Children: Grades 2-3, Animals - Turtles, Humorous Stories, Readers - Beginner, Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Turtles, Fantasy, Stories in rhyme
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Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Date undefinedhe's one excellant teacher. This is a great book to read at nap, bedtime, or anytime. It also teaches good lessons in a fun way.
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Date undefinedI recently read this book to my grandchildren. As I was reading it, I realized that the book described a situation that was occurring in my own career. The more I read, the bigger my smile became. I realized that I was Mack and my co-worker was Yertle. As I finished the book, I told my grandsons that this was by far and away my favorite Dr. Seuss book. They asked why and I told them that sometimes in life, people seeking more and more power and greed will try to step on you and it's up to you to stand up for yourself.
Great book, great morale to the story.
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Date undefinedI remember this one only vaguely from childhood. But when a friend loaned it to us recently, I had to buy our own copy.
There are three stories inside:
Yertle the Turtle -- be considerate
(something about Gertie's tail feather) -- be content
The Big Brag -- be humble
(sorry I can't remember the name of the second one -- the book is tucked away in the slumbering bedroom and I am NOT going in there to check it)
The morals of the stories are accessible at the kindergarten level -- and nice reminders for adults too.
The rhyming and meter, as always with Dr. Seuss, are great. Just perfect for reading out loud. Easy for the kids to memorize the lines, too.
This one deserves a spot next to Green Eggs and Ham and all the rest.
