Putting Yourself on a Pedestal
Written: Sep 21 '00 (Updated Apr 26 '04)
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Pros: good lesson, cute pictures
Cons: similar to other Seuss stories
The Bottom Line: A great Seussical tale with political undertones.
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| bilbopooh's Full Review: Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Books |
Much like another Dr. Seuss story which involved a city full of cats in which each citizen had to hold up the tail of the cat with the next highest position, "Yertle the Turtle" points at the foolishness of seeking power for power's sake.
Yertle is the king of the turtles in the mud pond. One day, he decides that he needs a throne, so he asks a couple of his subjects to provide a base from which he can rule in an elevated position. Pleased with the result, he asks a couple more to join. Then a few more, and eventually a lot more. As his throne towers ever higher, Yertle can see more and more of the land that surrounds him. What he can't see is that he has very few subjects because they all are a part of his throne, and none too happy about it either.
In delightful Seussian style, the story describes the increased power felt by Yertle until his inevitable downfall occurs and he learns a very important lesson, summed up by the phrase "Pride goeth before the fall." Because of his lack of concern for his fellow turtle and his infatuation with himself, Yertle finds himself mired in mud along with his liberated subjects. Entertaining illustrations add to the charm of this Seuss classic that has been and will be read by children and parents all around the world.
Dr. Seuss books:
Green Eggs and Ham
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Yertle the Turtle
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!
Dr. Seuss's ABC
There's a Wocket in my Pocket!
The Lorax
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Recommended:
Yes
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