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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1971 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Lorax
By Dr. Seuss
Part of the Classic Seuss series
A guardian of nature warns of the peril in neglecting our planet's needs.
64 pages· 1,815 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where Truffula Trees are vanishing, the Lorax speaks for the silenced. As industry threatens nature's beauty, a single seed holds the power to change everything. Will anyone listen before it's too late? This timeless tale urges us to care deeply and act boldly for the environment's future. Discover the playful yet urgent call to protect our planet and the hope that one small action can spark a revolution. Join the Lorax in a journey of advocacy and environmental stewardship, where the stakes are as high as the tallest tree.
From the publisher
Celebrate nature with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment!
I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.
Printed on recycled paper, this book is the perfect gift for Earth Day and for any child—or child at heart—who is interested in recycling, advocacy, and the environment, or just loves nature and playing outside.
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
“Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,815
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 560L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.1
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9034
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1971
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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