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The Butter Battle Book: (new York Times Notable Book Of The Year)

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The Butter Battle Book: (new York Times Notable Book Of The Year)

by Seuss

Random House Children's Books | January 12, 1984 | Hardcover

"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal.

"Provocative, packs an allegorical punch. The parade of increasingly elaborate (and ridiculous) armaments makes a telling point."--Booklist. 

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    Rating: 5/5

    Brilliant

    Jennifer Rayment

    6 months ago

    Mom's Review: Absolutely brilliant book about diversity, acceptance and the stupidity of war that is just as relevant today as when it was written in 1984 (although obviously written years earlier). Done with Seuss' usual delightful artwork and wonderful rhyme, it is one of those stories that will stand the tests of time. This is one of my favorite books of all time ever since it was introduced to me by my professor for the Children's Literature course I took in college. I am still amazed that this book has been challenged or banned from various libraries since it was originally published. I think they miss the whole point of what Seuss was trying to get across -- but than again anyone who bans book aren't exactly working with a full deck. (Jake: Doesn't that mean you are prejudiced against book burners Mom: Smart alec!)
    Mom's Rating: 10/10

    Jake's Review:
    Jake: So mom these people are fighting over the way they butter their bread, isn't that kind of stupid.
    Mom: You remember how we talked about Russia and the Cold War
    Jake: Ohhh, I get it he's talking about the Russians and the Americans and he is teaching me a moral lesson that fighting over being different is kinda dumb -- mom Seuss is kinda like you eh?
    Mom: Dude that is the nicest thing you have ever said - come give me a hug
    Jake: Dad, mom's getting all girly again - make her stop
    Mom: Now I am going to teach you another term - misogynistic pig

    Jake: The book is pretty good with fun pictures and I like the way he rhymes everything. I can see why mom likes it, Dr Seuss is one cool dude. It is kinda depressing and I didn't like that at the end you don't know find out if they did blow each other up.
    Jake's Rating: 9/10

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    D. Henrie

    Rating: 5/5

    Teaching Kids Early

    D. Henrie

    11 years ago

    It's never too young to learn good manners. Correct? And with this book its never too young to learn about racism and war. Sounds heavy for the young minds but this book is funny, easy to read (if your tongue is well oiled!) and lighthearted fun. It can, though, spawn further discussion on tolerance, and arms race. "Here's the end of that terrible town...who eat bread with the butter side down.!"

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"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations

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"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal.

"Provocative, packs an allegorical punch. The parade of increasingly elaborate (and ridiculous) armaments makes a telling point."--Booklist. 

About the Author

Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904.  After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising.  His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!,  appeared in several leading American magazines.  Dr. Seuss''s first children''s book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children''s literature was changed forever!  In 1957, Seuss''s The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House''s best- selling series, Beginner Books.  This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills.  Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.  In the process, he helped kids learn to read.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children''s books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages.  Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children''s books in the world.  

Hardcover

56 Pages, 8.22 x 11.22 x 0.34 IN

January 12, 1984

Random House Children's Books


0394865804
9780394865805

From the Critics

"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal.

"Provocative, packs an allegorical punch. The parade of increasingly elaborate (and ridiculous) armaments makes a telling point."--Booklist.  

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