How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

by Dr. Seuss

Overview

Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic—the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without!

Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!

Not since "'Twas the night before Christmas" has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for readers young and old.

"Irrepressible and irresistible." —Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780394800790
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	10/12/1957
Series:	Classic Seuss Series
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	1,857
Product dimensions:	8.31(w) x 11.31(h) x 0.42(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

Date of Birth:

March 2, 1904

Date of Death:

September 4, 1991

Place of Birth:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

La Jolla, California

Education:

B.A., Dartmouth College, 1925; Oxford University (no degree)

Editorial Reviews

In Dr. Seuss' timeless tale, the Grinch is the ultimate grump. To thwart holiday festivities, this bitter old cave-dweller has decided to steal Christmas presents and decorations in the town below. His pilfering is a success, but in the aftermath, he earns an important holiday lesson.