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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Butter Battle Book
By Dr. Seuss
Part of the Classic Seuss series
Two groups clash over buttered bread, escalating tensions to absurd heights. Can peace prevail?
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,706 ratings
56 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world divided by how they butter their bread, the Yooks and Zooks find themselves locked in an escalating conflict. As each side develops increasingly elaborate weapons, the absurdity of their rivalry grows. Will they ever learn to respect their differences, or will their battle spiral out of control? Discover the whimsical yet profound tale of tolerance and the folly of conflict.
From the publisher
The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.
At a glance
- Format
- Prebound-Glued
- Pages
- 56
- Words
- 1,403
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- AD800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.1
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- January 12, 1984
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780881034219
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