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      Yertle the Turtle

      by Dr. Seuss
      Published
      Jan 1950
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      96
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      NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Three classic stories featuring unforgettable Dr. Seuss characters—including the beloved Yertle the Turtle!

      "I'm ruler," said Yertle, "of all that I see. But I don't see enough. That's the trouble with me."

      A small burp causes the downfall of a foolish king in "Yertle the Turtle," one of three modern fables in this collection of thought-provoking stories. With his signature rhyming style, Dr. Seuss offers timeless lessons on greed ("Yertle the Turtle"), vanity ("Gertrude McFuzz"), and pride ("The Big Brag") that continue to entertain and delight generation after generation.

      "Today the great Yertle, that Marvelous he, is King of the Mud. That is all he can see. And the turtles, of course . . . all the turtles are free."

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      Genres

      General Fiction

      Themes

      Comedy / Humor

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Chapter Books Kids: Picture Books

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      Jan 2004 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0007173148
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      Apr 1958 Random House ISBN 0394800877
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      May 1958 Turtleback Books ISBN 0613377052
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      Jun 2006 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0008566518
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      Oct 2013 Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN B00ESF28ZI
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      Jun 2006 Listening Library ISBN B000GHMWHG
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