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the best children's book EVER !!!

2008-02-15
How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic tale about greed, materialism, and the kindness of man for his fellow man all wrapped up in one great big package! The illustrations are wonderful and the rhyming text impresses me. This is a story by Dr. Seuss that is so popular it was made into a Christmastime TV special; and it deserves every bit of recognition that it gets. (Note: this story is very popular; and because many, many people know it all the way through there are spoilers in this review.)

When the story begins we are introduced to the Grinch. He hates Christmas with all celebrations down in "Who-ville," a village he can see from his home on a mountain. The Grinch hates the noise, the caroling, the sharing of presents and the feast of "roast beast."

Eventually the Grinch gets an idea--he dresses up as Santa Claus and uses his dog Max for a reindeer; and this perverse take on the real Santa Claus tale is meant to strike people as ugly. The Grinch comes down from the mountain with his sled and his dog Max made up to look like a reindeer. Soon the Grinch steals all the presents, the stocking hung with care on the fireplace mantle, the roast beast, the Christmas trees--and even the firewood!

The Grinch gets quite a surprise when on Christmas day the "Whos" of "Who-ville" celebrate and rejoice anyway--without any material things to mark the holiday spirit. This shocks the Grinch and he must consider the possibility that Christmas doesn't just "come from a store."

Of course, once the Grinch learns his lesson he returns everything and there's quite a huge celebration with the Grinch leading the way as he carves the "roast beast." It's a very positive ending.

The moral of the story for our children is, of course, that Christmas DOESN'T just come from a store. The importance of Christmas with its religious significance and its message of good will toward all mankind is stressed without banging the child on the head too aggressively. The story overall makes for a fascinating experience for the children. I have many fond memories of watching this TV special and reading this book when I was a very young child.

As with many Dr. Seuss books, children can use this book on a concrete, literal level to improve their vocabulary and reading skills. Older kids will learn the importance of Christmas and the need for all mankind to respect each other and share the beauties of the world together.

I highly recommend this exceptional children's book.

How the Grinch stole Christmas- Dr. Seuss

2008-01-12
Purchased a lot of 8 books. All were in perfect condition, arriving in a timely manner. Great seller!

A Holiday Tradition

2008-01-02
My husband and I both loved the Grinch as children. The book is wonderful and when read, you can't help but think of the animated short film and its music. Our son had his first Christmas this year and we've made reading about the Grinch part of our Christmas Eve traditions. It brings back such fond memories while creating new ones.

everyones favorite

2007-12-16
who doesn't love this book also love the shinny new cover

Not Just For Kids

2007-11-24
What I love about Dr. Suess is that he makes moralistic points without being preachy. And in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Seuss creates a villian as enduring as Scrooge. Like Scrooge, the Grinch shows all of us that change--real, sincere change--is possible. That's a great message for young and old alike!

Also recommended: Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices--another story (however, definitely not for kids) about an individual who ultimately is healed and transformed.

A must have for any collection

2007-11-15
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

Graphic SF Reader

2007-09-03
A funny looking guy with weird eyes sets out to see if he can be worse than Scrooge, and pretty much decides to remove xmas from a town, usurping the whole thing.

He soon is taught the error of his Anti Santa Front's ways, and learns to have a good time.

Fun for all, the small and the tall

2007-06-03
I loved this book when I was younger. And I love it now. It's such a wonderful story and the illustrations and suess-ism are great. I have so many fond memories of this book (as well as the animated movie) that I went and bought myself a copy last year.

The very best Christmas has to offer

2007-02-22
I'm a traditionalist I have the original printing of this book and felt that all three of my children should have their own copies. I enjoy reading this so much to my children and I'll have to admit I do like to read it for my enjoyment. If you have the means I recommend this highly.

Awesome Fairy Tale

2007-02-03
A very well done book , with inside wonderful paintings and obviously this fantastic Christmas Story, for young but also adult people!!