The Butter Battle Book
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The Butter Battle Book

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the Classic Seuss series

Two groups clash over buttered bread, escalating tensions to absurd heights. Can peace prevail?

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56 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD800L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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