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Horton Hatches the Egg

by Dr Seuss Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

A comic tale of loyalty and keeping a promise

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A comic tale of loyalty and keeping a promise

Horton the Elephant agrees to look after an egg, setting up a story built around responsibility and fidelity. The book pairs its humorous premise with Dr. Seuss’s rhymes and illustrations, and frames kindness and loyalty as ideas to discuss with young readers. Its central situation gives the story a clear focus: Horton’s commitment to caring for the egg.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books
  • Families and read-aloud groups looking for a story about kindness, loyalty, and responsibility

Themes

LoyaltyKindnessResponsibilityKeeping promises

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Book overview

The Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant!

Don't miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss's Horton!


Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature--as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and "Horton and the Kwuggerbug.")

In this book--the comic classic in which Horton utters the line "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. . . . An elephant's faithful, one hundred per cent!"--we see his integrity rewarded with a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Told with Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and trademark illustrations, this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over, by reader and listener alike. It makes a perfect gift for birthdays and holidays, and is ideal for sparking discussions about kindness, values, and loyalty.
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