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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1961 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The Sneetches and Other Stories
By Dr. Seuss
Part of the Classic Seuss series
A group of creatures with stars on their bellies discriminate against those without stars, until a stranger comes and offers to add or remove stars for a price.
65 pages· 837 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where Sneetches learn to embrace differences, two Zax refuse to budge, a mother regrets naming all her sons Dave, and empty green pants teach about fear and tolerance. This collection of whimsical tales by Dr. Seuss challenges assumptions about conformity and acceptance. Will the Sneetches find common ground? Can the Zax move forward? What happens when individuality is lost? These stories, filled with rhymes and humor, invite readers to reflect on diversity and acceptance, making it a timeless addition to any library.
From the publisher
Includes four humorous verse fantasies: The Sneetches, The Zax, The Many Daves, and What was I Scared of?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 65
- Words
- 837
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~511L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
4.3
“I was familiar with The Sneetches before, but didn't realize that there were actually four other stories included in this book... none of which is as well-know, probably because none of them are nearly as good and are on the side of slightly moralizing without enough of the trademark Dr. Seuss appeal.”
Marmee
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9045
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1961
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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