The Lorax is a timeless book that is an absolute must read for all children. Written by the brilliant Dr. Seuss and published in 1971, the message was as clear then as it is now thirty nine years later. The story follows the Onceler as he finds a beautiful land on which he starts a business selling Thneeds. Thneeds are a "Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need" and are made by chopping down Truffala trees. The business gets bigger and bigger all the while harming the creatures that populated the land…until all the trees are gone.
The moral to this timeless tale shows the negative implications of clear cutting our forests. It reflects on our modern societies' irresponsible use of our resources in favour of getting bigger things (homes, televisions, vehicles). As a society we tend to prioritize our wants over our needs; in my opinion we have become a greedy and materialistic population. However, there is hope in society just as Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) suggests in The Lorax. Unless we care for our precious resources, nothing will get better.
I recommend reading The Lorax to children of all ages, as it's never too early or too late to take care of our planet. If we work towards the same goal we can reduce consumerism and ensure a cleaner place for future generations. I also recommend other works written by Dr. Seuss: The Sneetches and Horton Hears a Who are fantastic tales that teach children and adults the difference between right and wrong.