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How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Anniversary Edition: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective

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Oh, how we love the Grinch. And now we can know so much more about what makes him tick... This new anniversary edition includes the original story, but adds an essay in the back that explores Seuss' view of Christmas, the visual and conceptual evolution of the Grinch character, and the adaptation of the story into the TV special that we all know and love so well. Written by uber-Seuss-ologist Charles D. Cohen, the essay features wonderful illustrations and all sorts of groovy Grinch memorabilia... A fun look behind the scenes of one of the all-time great children's classics. Cool beans. (ReadThatAgain!)

This book is a treasure! The 32 pages of insightful commentary confirms Cohen as the powerhouse of Seussianna. His Grinch book brings out captivating tid bits of cool Seuss knowledge that ticklemy brain like a zany Seuss Rhyme. Cohen proves again that he's the single most authority on all things Seuss. Thanks for the 29 pages of brainy commentary packed at the end of Seuss's classic Story!!

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This book will always be, in my option, the definitive book to teach children that Christmas is much more than getting presents. This story tells of an adventure of a ill spirited "grinch" who attempts to steal everything that he thinks makes up Christmas from his neighbors the whos. His short term success and ultimate failure, along with the true Christmas spirit of the whos make this book a timeless treasure. Children love the book, obviously so does Hollywood.

This book gives us a 30 page essay on Dr. Suess' concepts of Christmas. This probably won't appeal to your young kids, but older fans of this classic will certainly appreciate it. I do recommend buying this book just for that.

Darien Summers, author of The Mischievous Hare, a children's book. The Mischievous Hare

I bought this 50th anniversary edition for my four grown children. The book is wonderful. The additional material is interesting and worth the price.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who grew up with Dr. Seuss!

I bought it for my 2 year old, she LOVES books. The cover comes off easily, so I had to put it in a drawer. I love the story, but wish the book were more durable. Maybe better for older children.