The Lorax (Classic Seuss) (original 1971; edition 1971)

by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel

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The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

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Member:	akowen
Title:	The Lorax (Classic Seuss)
Authors:	Dr. Seuss
Other authors:	Theodor Seuss Geisel
Info:	Random House Books for Young Readers (1971), Hardcover, 72 pages
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The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (1971)

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Reading level- Grades 2-4
Awards- : Caldecott Honors and The Pulitzer Prize.

madialyse1219 | Nov 30, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: 2nd-4th
The National Education Association named The Lorax to its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children" list (2007)
School Library Journal ranked The Lorax number 33 on its "Top 100 Picture Books" list in 2012

HannahSimpson920 | Nov 27, 2024 |

Grade level: 2-4

Dejaann25 | Nov 24, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level - 2-4
Awards - Pulitzer Prize, Caldecott Honors, Nation Education Association's Top 100 Books for Teachers, School Library Journal's "Top 100 Picture Books"

dbass2004 | Nov 21, 2024 |

Independent reading level 2nd grade audience age 4+
Caldecott Honors
Pulitzer Prize

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Awards

California Young Reader Medal (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 1976)

Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1976)

Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee – 1977)

Growing Good Kids Book Award (Classics)

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Canonical title

The Lorax

Original title

Alternative titles

The Lorax

Original publication date

1971

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The Lorax

The Once-ler

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The Lorax (1972 | IMDb)

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Dedication

For Audrey, Lark and Lea With Love

First words

At the far end of town where the Grickle-grass grows and the wind smells slow-and-sour when it blows and no birds ever sing excepting old crows... is the Street of the Lifted Lorax.

Quotations

I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues ....

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The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

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This is a story about deforestation and the conservation of land. It is a perfect book to introduce environmental topics in the classroom. The colorful illustrations are fantastic and sure are an attention getter. I would suggest 2nd grade as an appropriate time to introduce this book.

Links to additional materials: http://kids.mongabay.com/lesson_plans/lisa_algee/deforestation.html

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