The eponymous story revolves around Yertle the Turtle, the king of the pond (located on the faraway island of Sala-ma-sond), where all the turtles swim happily. In 2001, it was listed at 125 on the Publishers Weekly list of the best-selling children's books of all time.

Though the book included 'burp', a word then considered to be relatively rude, it was a success upon publication, and has since sold more than a million copies. Though it contains three short stories, it is mostly known for its first story, 'Yertle the Turtle', in which the eponymous Yertle, king of the pond, stands on his subjects in an attempt to reach higher than the Moon-until the bottom turtle burps and he falls into the mud, ending his rule. It was first released by Random House Books on April 12, 1958, and is written in Seuss's trademark style, using a type of meter called anapestic tetrameter. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories is a picture book collection by Theodor Seuss Geisel, published under his more commonly known pseudonym of Dr. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.1958 picture book collection by Dr. You can use them, but you don't have to use them.

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Then using green construction paper cut out a head, 2 arms, 2 legs, and a tail to glue onto the paper plate/bowl. Decorate the back of a paper plate/bowl that will be the shell. What happened to Yertle's new throne? Now what is he king of? How did Yertle treat the turtles? Was it right? Perched-to sit on or be on something highĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Thundered-a loud noise that sounds like thunderīrayed-to speak or laugh in a very loud and unpleasant way Throne-the special chair for a king or queen

The guide below is for the first story, Yertle the Turtle.įrown-a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or concentration Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand. In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. The collection features tales about greed ('Yertle the Turtle'), vanity ('Gertrude McFuzz'), and pride ('The Big Brag').

Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)ĭr. Volunteers needed in June! Click here to sign up.

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