As a child I was a big fan of Dr. Seuss stories and can remember fondly reading many of his books over and over again. My favorites were “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and “Horton Hears a Who.” In edition to those classics, I remember reading several other Dr. Seuss books in school but for some reason I never read the classic “The Lorax” until my son received it as a gift a few years ago.

When I read the story with my son, my first impression was that Dr. Seuss was way ahead of his time.  As he talks about green grass, wet ponds and clean clouds as a thing of the past, it is clear that Dr. Seuss knew something in 1971 that many people still continue to ignore today. Just like many of his other stories, Dr. Seuss presents this story in a rythmic fashion with colorful illustrations and an important message written in a way kids can understand. There are humorous parts of the story but the overall message teaches kids about the environment and warns against greed and pollution. If you’re trying to live greener and have kids, this book is a must for your family book collection.  Today’s kids really care for the earth and want to protect it. This book reinforces those values and serves as a reminder to parents and adults that “biggered” isn’t always better.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Visit The Lorax Official Web Site:
http://www.seussville.com/lorax