Horton Hears a Who: Read Together Edition

by Dr. Seuss

Overview

Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with Horton Hears a Who and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.

Choose kindness with Horton the elephant and the Whos of Who-ville in this classic Dr. Seuss picture book about caring for others!

A person's a person, no matter how small.

Everyone's favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages. In the colorful Jungle of Nool, Horton discovers something that at first seems impossible: a tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world—Who-ville—complete with houses and grocery stores and even a mayor! But when no one will stand up for the Whos of Who-ville, Horton uses his elephant-sized heart to save the day. This tale of compassion and determination proves that any person, big or small, can choose to speak out for what is right.

This story showcases the very best of Dr. Seuss, from the moving message to the charming rhymes and imaginative illustrations. No bookshelf is complete without Horton and the Whos!

Do you see what I mean? . . . They've proved they ARE persons, no matter how small. And their whole world was saved by the Smallest of All!
 
Picture books in the READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER program are available at a low price for a limited time so that families everywhere can make the most of storytime. Other titles include:
   • Llama Llama Misses Mama (Anna Dewdney)
   • Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Richard Scarry)
   • The Little Engine That Could (Watty Piper)
   • The Very Busy Spider (Eric Carle)
   • We're All Wonders (R. J. Palacio)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593303412
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Series:	Read Together, Be Together
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors 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. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

Date of Birth:

March 2, 1904

Date of Death:

September 4, 1991

Place of Birth:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

La Jolla, California

Education:

B.A., Dartmouth College, 1925; Oxford University (no degree)