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Xsneetches Book People

By Geisel Theodore

When differences cause chaos, can unlikely friends discover what truly makes someone special?

whimsical · rhyming · playful · thought-provoking

Genres

Classics Humour Poetry/Verse

What is Xsneetches Book People about?

In this lively collection of four rhyming tales, Dr Seuss introduces the Sneetches, bird-like creatures who learn that stars on their bellies do not make anyone better than anyone else. A clever businessman turns their arguments into a chaotic scheme, while other stories follow a stubborn Zax, a family with far too many children, and a child facing a pair of mysterious green trousers. With playful nonsense, memorable characters and gentle lessons, these stories explore fairness, difference, courage and getting along.

About the author

Theodor Geisel was a much-loved American author and illustrator who wrote under the name Dr Seuss. His playful stories, rhymes and wonderfully unusual characters have delighted children around the world. Famous books include The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! His books encourage imagination, kindness and a love of reading.

Pages

65 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2003

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