Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Boo!

Written by Wade Bradford · Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Part of the Horton the Elephant series

Horton hears a spooky sound. Can he and his friends face their fears?

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32 pages· 651 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~510L

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Bookroo's summary

In the Jungle of Nool, Horton the elephant hears a mysterious 'BOO' under the October moon. With Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers, he embarks on a brave quest to uncover the source. Is it a Blurpp in the bog or a triple-eyed bat? As they venture into the night, they must confront their fears and discover the truth behind the eerie sound. Join Horton in this Halloween adventure filled with suspense and surprises, perfect for a spooky read-aloud.

From the publisher

Join Dr. Seuss’s beloved character Horton the elephant and friends on a Halloween adventure as they try to overcome their fears and find the source of a spooky sound–includes two pages of colorful stickers! In the Jungle of Nool, near the Glowbug Lagoon, In the hush of the night, ‘neath the October moon, He was counting the stars (there were more than a few), When Horton the elephant heard a strange . . .BOO! Horton the elephant is as kind and lovable as ever in this fun picture book about facing your fears and helping those in need. At first, Horton, Kangaroo, and the Wickersham Brothers are terrified of the sound. What could it be: A Blurpp in the bog? A triple-eyed bat flying out of the fog? Knowing that there’s only one way to find out, Horton bravely leads the group toward the sound, and the animals are relieved to discover that their fears were unfounded. . . . Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who!, this perfect Halloween read-aloud includes two pages of stickers, ideal for decorating your own Seussian jack-o’-lantern!

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