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The Sneetches and Other Stories Hardcover – January 1, 1961

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Embrace diversity with Dr. Seuss and the Sneetches in this collection of stories about acceptance!

The Sneetches got really quite smart on that day,
The day they decided that Sneetches are Sneetches.
And no kind of Sneetch is the best of the beaches.

The story of the Star-bellied Sneetches and their star-less friends is a perfect guide for kids growing up in today’s multicultural world. This classic is joined by equally entertaining tales: “The Zax,” a humorous take on the art of compromise; “Too Many Daves,” which shows kids that sometimes standing out is better than blending in; and “What Was I Scared Of?,” which demonstrates how empathy can transform a stranger into a friend.

In these four energetic stories, Dr. Seuss challenges the idea that we have to look the same or be the same to find common ground. Full of Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes and lively humor, this story collection is a must-have for any reader, young or old.

“Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama

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Illus. in full color. "Four funny easy-to-read stories all with subtly planted moral lessons."--"Publishers Weekly.

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 forty-five 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 three 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. To learn more about Dr. Seuss—and for fun games and activities—visit Seussville.com!

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Age Range: 5 - 9 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4
Lexile Measure: NP (What's this?)
Hardcover: 72 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First edition. edition (1961)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0394800893
ISBN-13: 978-0394800899
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 909 customer ratings
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #17 in American Poetry (Books)
- #3 in Poetry Anthologies (Books)
- #32 in Short Stories Anthologies

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Retta

and I was happy to do it for him

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017

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My son couldn't get enough of this book when he was young. He wanted it read over and over again, and I was happy to do it for him, not only because it is so much fun to read, but also because it teaches so many good values. He's now 34 years old and a truly good man. Years later when I was teaching middle school remedial readers, I used this book to demonstrate to them how to add intonation and drama when reading a story. When it was their turn to give it a try, they all had such fun taking turns reading it aloud and laughing at their own efforts. The true joy of reading.

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Heather

Still a fun read with important life lessons

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018

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One of my favorite books from my childhood. Now, as I read it to my 6 year old, I realize how impactful the lessons are from each of the stories. The Sneetches learn the value of living in a more accepting society and that you should not judge someone based on appearances but rather love them for who they are on the inside. (It also shows how easy it is for someone to take advantage of those that find their value only in their appearance.
The north and south going zax show us that being stubborn and inflexible will not let us grow and will keep us stuck as the world continues without us.
The green pants with no legs has a lesson about fear and empathy.
The mom with all the Dave’s.... well, that is pretty straightforward. It’s does show the value of stepping outside your box and being unique. Though really it just reminds us to not name all of our kids Dave because it will cause so much trouble in the long run. The random alternate name suggestions are still funny.
Overall, it’s still a fun read and a great opportunity to open up important conversations with your kids.

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CLD

The most important Dr. Seuss book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016

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My all time favorite. This will teach your children about how silly it is to prejudge, discriminate and even to constantly demand more! more! MORE! I think it puts into a child's perspective, bullying, fairness, being nice, being equitable in our everyday relationships. To be more accepting of others and even ourselves as we are and not having to change ourselves to "fit in" with another's pre-conceived notions of who and what we should be.

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Stacy

Timeless Classic

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017

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This is a excellent book that teaches simple morals and life lessons that are easy to understand and identifiable. The first story teaches about pride and envy and how you can end up unhappy and broke if you let those govern your life. In the end they learn that one is no better than the other. The next book is about being stubborn and how you can waste a lot of time being stubborn. The third book is silly and refers to having many kids named very unique names and then regretting it. The last book is my favorite. I have read it to my boys many many times and they love it too. It has a creature who is scared of a pair of empty pants. He is afraid of them not because they are sinister or malicious, but because they are so very different from him and he has never seen something like it before. I won't elaborate any more other than to say we really enjoy this book.

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Trenton Bennett

the "And Other Stories" is pretty good, too

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012

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The Sneetches and Other Stories is fantastic reading for your child. It's not just that excellent first story in the title, but also three others that range from fun to thoughtful.

The Sneetches is about creatures who separate into two groups based on appearance. With the star-bellied Sneetches looking down on the non-star-bellied Sneetches, tension builds...until in walks an entrepreneur who can instantly erase the differences with a "star-on" machine. I've heard reviewers crank about this story being pro-welfare, or liberal propaganda, but the lesson is more about prejudice, and while I won't spoil the story for you, there is a very P.T. Barnum-styled ending that helps the Sneetches realize that snap judgements lead to blinding one to what matters.

The story "The Zax" is another blindered example where two creatures hate each other so much they let life pass them by. The rest of the world moves on, while they can't seem to get over their mutual dislike of each other. This story is very short.

Then we have "Too Many Daves". Hilarious and silly, this is practically a short two-page poem, all about a mother who made the mistake of naming all of her children Dave. My daughter was always delighted when I read this story because of all the silly words in it.

Which brings us to the unsung gem at the end of "The Sneetches and Other Stories": the tale "What Was I Afraid Of?" Dealing with a child's fear of the unknown, this spooky little tale resolves itself sweetly, and I really enjoy the way Dr. Seuss shows a child that perhaps with a bit of determination, one might find that one's fears and anxieties really aren't so bad after all. The fact that the main character is afraid of a pair of green pants is silly enough that a child can instantly grasp that there are reasonable fears...and then there are unreasonable ones.

Whatever stories you choose to read, read to your child. You will see a huge difference in their learning, because you took the time to be with them and encouraged them. I loved The Sneetches and Other Stories because its lessons to me are the sorts of things every child should learn about dealing with others and with themselves.

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Ashley

Too small with tiny print

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018

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No dimensions listed or photo showing scale. Turned out to be very small with tiny print inside. Especially difficult to read when some of the text is black over a dark background. We have to turn the lights way up, not good for bedtime or my eyes. Still giving two stars because the book itself was in great shape, the shipping was fast, and the stories are great. Just disappointed in the actual product dimensions. I'll probably pick up a bigger copy when I find it for a good price.

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Psychick911

Favorite childhood book

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019

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This is my favorite book from my childhood. I also read this to my little sister. When she grew up, one of her first tattoos was a red star on her bellybutton. My mother referred to her as “our star bellied sneech” (not the expected response). Making this book a forever happy memory of her. I even had the joy of reading it to her daughter and sharing the story about her mom.

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Emily H.

Lovely story about acceptance, with the brilliant language and illustrations you would expect from Seuss

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2017

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A lovely book. I bought the book for the first story (The Sneetches) and its message about acceptance and not treating others differently because they don't look like you. I love it. I really like the positive messages in Dr Seuss books. There seems to be a strong theme of being anything you want to be and teaching kindness. My son loves the surreal creatures and clever use of language and the moral messages are subtle enough for him and positive enough for me.

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Dan

Delightfully subversive...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2013

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These are wonderful stories for children, especially the Sneetches. They teach great morals, are fun and easy to read, and make for great bedtime stories. But as an adult, if you think about when Dr. Suess wrote these stories, during the lead up to the civil rights movement in America (the Sneetches was published in 1961, the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1967), they are remarkable in his attempts to influence society through children's literature. Dr. Suess himself was always very open about his push for social change through his books like the Lorax (environmentalism), the Sneetches (race relations), and Yertle the Turtle (class equality).

For those who don't know, the Sneetches is a story about the Sneetches with stars on their bellies, and those without. The star bellied sneetches won't talk to those without. When a stranger comes to town and offers to put stars on the bellies of those without for three dollars each, everything changes. As the original star bellied sneetches pay ten dollars each to remove their stars to remain different the two groups eventually realise they really aren't that different after all.

The Zax is a story about stubbornness and how sometimes it is better to give a little than to stand firmly in your place.

Too Many Daves is a cute and funny poem with no real meaning behind it (as far as I can tell).

What Was I Scared Of? is a bizarre story about a boy who is afraid of an empty pair of trousers he sees in the woods. Eventually he realises that they can be friends.

Every kid should grow up on Dr. Suess, and I recommend this collection whole heartedly, as the Sneetches alone make it worth the purchase.

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John 2000

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2020

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Love this book cause it’s got that story about a pair of trousers walking around... at first they was acting all scary, then it turned out that the trousers were just as scared lol.
Plus a few other story’s... but the trouser one is the best imo, read it loads of times

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impostor

Pure genius

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018

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No child should be without this book. It should be law. Come to that no adult should be without a copy. It made a great impression on me as a child in the Sixties. Its now over fifty years later and its magic is undimmed. The other two stores in this volume are also superb.

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Scott Russell

Good for talking to kids about discrimination

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019

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I bought this story particularly to tell the story of the Sneetches and the moralistic values within it. This is a fantastic story to introduce discussions of discrimination in all forms and to talk about the unfairness of some Sneetches towards the other ones because of a perceived difference.

I thoroughly recommend this story as a great way to discuss issues with youger children.

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T. J. Thomas

Funny, rhyming stories!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2015

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Our children loves the Dr Seuss books and this one didn't dissapoint. Funny stories that rhyme are always a winner with children. There are four funny stories. The sneetches being the main story with some smaller stories after it. One of my preferred Dr Seuss books and we have a few. Highly recommend.

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Noel

The sneetches

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2020

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Good book for telling to young children, has a anti-racist vibe to it.

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Mr Ian B Robinson

Amazing Dr Seuss

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020

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C'mon you Sneetches, why can't you just get along ?

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Michael Gibbs

Delivered on time, good quality and condition

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2019

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Good condition, brings back childhood memories.

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MMW

One as a gift for a friend to remind her that anyone who thinks they are better than she is for any reason is just plain ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2015

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This is more than a children's book. I bought two copies. One as a gift for a friend to remind her that anyone who thinks they are better than she is for any reason is just plain wrong. The other copy went on the bookshelf of a video game accelerator as a great parable on the importance of creating a strong company culture from the very beginning.

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Daniela Vojvoda

great stories

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2014

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The book is very well written just as you would expect from Dr. Seuss. The stories have great morals to them. I'm hoping my little girl will understand it well, she is not 3 yet. But she loves all Dr. Seuss books so I don't think we will have an issue.

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Spo0kleg

Marvellous.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2019

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Very popular at bedtime in this house!
My four year old and 12 year old love this.
Quite a feat.

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M & M

For 6-8 year olds.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018

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A great read for 6-8 years olds from one of our favourite writters.

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DONNA

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2018

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words are very small

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Daddy-O

One Of The best Dr Seuss Books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2011

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Having read all the most popular Dr Seuss books we started to buy the lesser known ones. This so far is the best of those. The Sneetches is a great story with a very good message. The other stories in the book are also fun - and it's nice having the option at bedtime to open this book and read a longer story or a shorter story.

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