Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss
Buy on AmazonMeet Horton the elephant, one of the most commendable heroes in children’s books. “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. . . . An elephant’s faithful, one hundred per cent!” Horton is kind and trustworthy, but unfortunately, the lazy bird Mayzie takes advantage of his good nature when she leaves Horton to watch her unhatched egg. Told with Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes and trademark illustrations, this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over, by reader and listener alike. And don’t miss another delightful tale about this beloved pachyderm: Horton Hears a Who! This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
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"I was a big Dr. Seuss fan when I was very young — I had “The Sneetches” and “Horton Hatches the Egg” memorized before I started kindergarten, and much to the dismay of my friends, I can still recite big chunks of them."
By the Book: Jeannette Walls · nytimes.com