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Yertle the Turtle

And Other Stories
Pages
86
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection features three classic Dr. Seuss tales in verse. Join Yertle the Turtle as he attempts to rule the world, follow Gertrude McFuzz's journey to achieve the perfect tail, and hear the tale of The Big Brag. These humorous stories explore themes of pride, vanity, and the importance of appreciating what you have.

About the author

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Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to German-American parents. He attended public schools and then went to Dartmouth College, where he became editor of the Dartmouth _Jack-O-Lantern_. When he was barred from all extracurricular activities, he continued to write for the paper using the pseudonym "Seuss." After he graduated he became a contributor to the magazine The Judge, and began to sign his work as "Dr. Seuss." He attended Lincoln College, Oxfor...

Characters

Yertle the TurtleProtagonist
Gertrude McFuzzProtagonist
The Big Brag narratorProtagonist
All characters in Yertle the Turtle