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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1958 · Est. 22 min read-aloud
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
By Dr. Seuss
Part of the Classic Seuss series
A turtle king's thirst for power and a bird's desire for a longer tail lead to unexpected consequences.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 36,351 ratings
96 pages· 2,768 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where a turtle's burp can topple a king, Dr. Seuss weaves three enchanting fables. Meet Yertle, whose greed leads to a surprising downfall, Gertrude McFuzz, who learns the cost of vanity, and two boastful creatures in "The Big Brag." Each tale offers a whimsical yet profound lesson, challenging characters to confront their flaws. Will they change their ways, or will their pride lead to unexpected consequences? Discover the playful yet poignant stories that reveal the folly of self-importance.
"'All mine!' Yertle cried. 'Oh, the things I now rule! I'm king of a cow! And I'm king of a mule!'"
— from the book
From the publisher
Dr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (“Yertle the Turtle”), vanity (“Gertrude McFuzz”), and pride (“The Big Brag”). In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 2,768
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9049
Publication
- Published
- April 12, 1960
- First published
- April 12, 1958
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375844843
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