Yertle The Turtle And Other Storiesby Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss shares this trio of cautionary tales—all demonstrating that someone who sets themselves above others is in for an unpleasant surprise. The book begins with Yertle the Turtle, a king who seeks power by climbing on the backs of other turtles—and forgetting about the turtles at the bottom. (A message for all would-be dictators!) It’s followed by the story of vain Gertrude McFuzz a bird who isn’t happy with her lone tail feather. Finally, a story about a boastful rabbit and bear that are put in their place by a wise worm completes the collection. The expressive illustrations capture the humor and lessons of the stories—all wonderful additions to any bookshelf.
Tie-in Activity: Make a turtle! Let your child decorate the bottom of a paper bowl for the turtle’s shell. From green construction paper, you or your child can cut out a large green circle for a head and five triangles for a tail and feet, and glue to the sides of the bowl.
