Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
by Dr. Seuss
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 25K reader ratings. First published in 1958. The book spans 96 pages.
About Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
In this hilarious book, featuring three timeless fables, Dr. Seuss explores the pitfalls of growing too big for your boots!With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a million books sold worldwide.This delightful book forms part of the third stage in HarperCollins’ major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004, such all-time favourites as The Lorax, The Foot Book and Yertle the Turtle boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Yertle the Turtle and other stories belongs to the Yellow Back Book range.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dr. Seuss |
| Published | 1958 |
| Pages | 96 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Poetry, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,972 |
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What genre is Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories?
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Poetry, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories worth reading?
Based on 25K reader ratings, Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories?
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories has 96 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories?
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories was written by Dr. Seuss. It was first published in 1958.
What is the ISBN for Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories?
The ISBN-13 for Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories is 9780394900870.0.
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