>>Go back a page
Books : Horton Hears A Who!
Rating: 
- The best children's book EVER!
Horton may not be the 67th book of the Bible but it should be. This is a classic story of self- sacrifice and the value of each person. This book instills self esteem in children and fosters caring and concern for others. On top of that, it's just plain fun to read. "Because after all, a person is a person no matter how small."
Rating: - Horton's Important!
The first time I read this book was about a year ago. I had just gotten home from my colleague's talk on the Neurological Disorders of Wildebeast. I was tired and looking for a good read but having read the Encyclopedia Britannica from front to cover, i was coming up dreadfully short. Then I saw a copy of "Horton hears a Who" on my coffee table that my neice had apparently left on her last visit. Taking off my teva's, I sat down on my futon and began to read.
I cried. No. I sobbed. I sat bawling while I read about the misunderstood horton trying to save a forgotten race of people. The story was so incredibly beautiful that I wept like a newborn baby with an itchy rash for hours. I completely ruined the book because it was so drenched in my tears. Infact, I was crying so hard that I developed an allergic eye reaction in my right eye and now have to wear a patch. Also, a part of my brain was triggerred by such an emotional outburst and I had to go to a psycho therapist because for 7 months whenever I heard the word "who" I would burst into fits of hysterics.
This book changed my life. I no longer feel like an outcast for hearing voices, I feel a deep connection to elephants, and I have dedicated my life to saving clovers. If you want to read something that will shake the very foundation on which you base you life you will pick up a copy of "Horton hears a Who" today. Thankyou and Goodnight.
Rating: - Two stories in one
Like most of Dr. Seuss's work, Horton Hears A Who can be taken at face value or read as a deeper allegory. I would like to concentrate on the first, as I believe there has been enough philosophizing done on this book to last for years.
Horton is an elephant who happens to hear a tiny little voice (by merit of his large ears, one would suspect) on a flower. Amazingly, he discovers an entire tiny city lving on this one flower! Everyone else in the jungle of Nool is critical, and tries to dissuade him of this--first peacably enough, but later with more hostility. In the end, Horton and all his Who-friends are able to save the day with a lot of teamwork and one little voice added to the fray.
Of course, your child probably won't care about many of the underlying themes at age 4--if Dr. Seuss's books were only dry life lessons, they wouldn't be classics. Yet, at the risk of going against my earlier promise, there is more than a good story here, and that's what ultimately makes this book rereadable at any age.
Rating: - On the 15th of May, in the Jungle of Nool...
My favorite Dr Seuss book as a child, and now a favorite of my kids.
There are so many messages in this book, but they are never forced upon the reader. You are free to read it as a gentle story, a discussion of politics, a moral tale about the role of the individual in a community, or simply some of the catchiest poetry ever written. And who couldn't love Horton, hate Vlad, and cheer at the young kangaroo's last "me too"?
The fabulous story deserves to be in the center of any family's children's collection...and should be in with the grown-up books too.
Rating: - Perhaps his best one
People are valuable no matter how small. No matter how powerless and no matter how little influence they have.
A good message and written as a moving story that even little kids can follow along with even if they can't grasp the entirety of the message.
I don't know if Dr. Suess meant this story to be a pro life message, but it certainly works for that cause. He makes a compelling arguement for one, in this case Horton, to fight against the odds and disfavor of the group for the cause of a single insignificant and unknown person.
I highly recommend this book.
- The best children's book EVER!Horton may not be the 67th book of the Bible but it should be. This is a classic story of self- sacrifice and the value of each person. This book instills self esteem in children and fosters caring and concern for others. On top of that, it's just plain fun to read. "Because after all, a person is a person no matter how small."
Rating:
- Horton's Important!The first time I read this book was about a year ago. I had just gotten home from my colleague's talk on the Neurological Disorders of Wildebeast. I was tired and looking for a good read but having read the Encyclopedia Britannica from front to cover, i was coming up dreadfully short. Then I saw a copy of "Horton hears a Who" on my coffee table that my neice had apparently left on her last visit. Taking off my teva's, I sat down on my futon and began to read.
I cried. No. I sobbed. I sat bawling while I read about the misunderstood horton trying to save a forgotten race of people. The story was so incredibly beautiful that I wept like a newborn baby with an itchy rash for hours. I completely ruined the book because it was so drenched in my tears. Infact, I was crying so hard that I developed an allergic eye reaction in my right eye and now have to wear a patch. Also, a part of my brain was triggerred by such an emotional outburst and I had to go to a psycho therapist because for 7 months whenever I heard the word "who" I would burst into fits of hysterics.
This book changed my life. I no longer feel like an outcast for hearing voices, I feel a deep connection to elephants, and I have dedicated my life to saving clovers. If you want to read something that will shake the very foundation on which you base you life you will pick up a copy of "Horton hears a Who" today. Thankyou and Goodnight.
Rating:
- Two stories in oneLike most of Dr. Seuss's work, Horton Hears A Who can be taken at face value or read as a deeper allegory. I would like to concentrate on the first, as I believe there has been enough philosophizing done on this book to last for years.
Horton is an elephant who happens to hear a tiny little voice (by merit of his large ears, one would suspect) on a flower. Amazingly, he discovers an entire tiny city lving on this one flower! Everyone else in the jungle of Nool is critical, and tries to dissuade him of this--first peacably enough, but later with more hostility. In the end, Horton and all his Who-friends are able to save the day with a lot of teamwork and one little voice added to the fray.
Of course, your child probably won't care about many of the underlying themes at age 4--if Dr. Seuss's books were only dry life lessons, they wouldn't be classics. Yet, at the risk of going against my earlier promise, there is more than a good story here, and that's what ultimately makes this book rereadable at any age.
Rating:
- On the 15th of May, in the Jungle of Nool...My favorite Dr Seuss book as a child, and now a favorite of my kids.
There are so many messages in this book, but they are never forced upon the reader. You are free to read it as a gentle story, a discussion of politics, a moral tale about the role of the individual in a community, or simply some of the catchiest poetry ever written. And who couldn't love Horton, hate Vlad, and cheer at the young kangaroo's last "me too"?
The fabulous story deserves to be in the center of any family's children's collection...and should be in with the grown-up books too.
Rating:
- Perhaps his best onePeople are valuable no matter how small. No matter how powerless and no matter how little influence they have.
A good message and written as a moving story that even little kids can follow along with even if they can't grasp the entirety of the message.
I don't know if Dr. Suess meant this story to be a pro life message, but it certainly works for that cause. He makes a compelling arguement for one, in this case Horton, to fight against the odds and disfavor of the group for the cause of a single insignificant and unknown person.
I highly recommend this book.
welcome to the Childrens Bookshop, here you will find a great resource for Books for the whole family. Children love Books and there is no better time to introduce Books than from a few days old. We have one of the largest selections of quality children's Books, and a wide range of educational toys, puzzles, games, music and audio books. We can help select Books specifically for your baby, children or even your school or library. We offer New and Used Books giving you great savings on High Street Stores. We pack and post to the UK, France, USA & Germany.. We have also partnered with Amazon and are able to provide a very wide selection of New and Used items. Please browse our extensive collection and take advantage of our great discounts and savings offered.