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Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories

by Dr Seuss Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

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Three fables about ambition and self-regard

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Three fables about ambition and self-regard

This collection brings together “Yertle the Turtle,” “Gertrude McFuzz,” and “The Big Brag” as three animal fables, each organized around a different human failing: greed, vanity, or pride. Yertle’s effort to rule beyond what he can see gives the book’s central story a clear focus on power and its limits. Across the set, rhyming verse and animal characters frame these themes for young readers, while the stories’ compact, distinct premises make the volume easy to approach one tale at a time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering classic illustrated-style fables and rhyming stories.
  • Families or educators seeking stories that introduce themes of greed, vanity, and pride.

Themes

Greed and powerVanityPride

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Book overview

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Three classic stories featuring unforgettable Dr. Seuss characters--including the beloved Yertle the Turtle!

"I'm ruler," said Yertle, "of all that I see. But I don't see enough. That's the trouble with me."

A small burp causes the downfall of a foolish king in "Yertle the Turtle," one of three modern fables in this collection of thought-provoking stories. With his signature rhyming style, Dr. Seuss offers timeless lessons on greed ("Yertle the Turtle"), vanity ("Gertrude McFuzz"), and pride ("The Big Brag") that continue to entertain and delight generation after generation.

"Today the great Yertle, that Marvelous he, is King of the Mud. That is all he can see. And the turtles, of course . . . all the turtles are free."
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