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Jacket Description/Flap:
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.
Marc Notes:
Original copyright 1957. Copyright renewed 1985.;The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?.
Brief Description:
Original copyright 1957. Copyright renewed 1985.
Review Quotes:
"Irrepressible and irresistible."
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Kirkus Reviews
Biographical Note:
Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, 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 had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been published in fifty 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 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.
Publisher Marketing:
Everybody's favorite Christmas grouch celebrates forty "grinchily" gorgeous years! Here is the classic Suessian tale of how the Grinch attempted to take Christmas away from the Who's down in Who-ville.
Publisher Marketing:
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Get in on the Christmas cheer with Dr. Seuss's iconic holiday classic starring the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who--guaranteed to grow your heart three sizes!
Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!
Not since "'Twas the night before Christmas" has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. From the Grinch and his dog, Max, to Cindy-Lou and all the residents of
Who-ville, this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will warm even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, perfect for readers young and old.
Review Citations:
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Library Journal 11/15/2004 pg. 104 (EAN 9780394800790, Hardcover)
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Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780394800790, Hardcover)
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