This series centers on a kind-hearted elephant whose unwavering commitment to protecting the vulnerable forms the core of his adventures. Whether defending a speck of dust holding a tiny civilization or a lost child, his actions highlight the power of compassion and steadfastness. These tales blend whimsical fantasy with profound life lessons about responsibility and doing what's right, no matter the odds. They resonate with readers of all ages, celebrating empathy and the courage to stand up for the little guys.
Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird's egg while she goes on holiday. Horton's kindness and faithfulness are sorely tested when he, and the egg, are kidnapped and sold to a circus - but his reward for being faithful is more wonderful than he could ever have dreamed!
Querido durante generaciones por su bondad y lealtad, Horton el elefante es uno de los personajes más icónicos y respetados de la literatura infantil. En este libro, en el que Horton pronuncia las palabras «Va en serio lo que dije, y lo que dije así lo siento... Un elefante es leal, ¡y es leal al cien por ciento!», vemos recompensada su integridad con una sorpresa final que encantará a los lectores de todas las edades
Horton the elephant bravely defends first one, then all of the inhabitants of a speck of dust. Zany rhyming story. 5 yrs+
Experience the magic of Dr. Seuss with this brand new collection of newly-discovered stories featuring old friends and new faces! Everyone loves Dr. Seuss, and this collection of four wonderful new stories will delight his fans of all ages. The collection contains four stories, originally published in magazines in the 1950s, and up till now, largely forgotten. Now collected together and with freshly-coloured artwork, and with characters from Horton the elephant to a Grinch, this really is a book to read again and again and to treasure forever.
Bajkowy słoń Konstanty składa obietnicę wykonania bardzo odpowiedzialnego zadania: musi wysiedzieć jajko. Nie wie jednak, jak wiele czasu musi temu poświęcić i z jakim wiąże się to poświęceniem. Kto taki mógł poprosić Konstantego o pomoc i czy wierny słoń poradzi sobie z zadaniem? Legendarne postaci stworzona przez Dr. Seussa są świetnie znane amerykańskim czytelnikom, a dzięki znakomitemu tłumaczeniu Stanisława Barańczaka mają szansę bawić także polskie dzieci. Książka zawiera suplement z tekstem bajki w języku angielskim
The wonderful Seuss classic now in a beautiful picture book format. Horton the kindly elephant has his work cut out saving the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust - no one else believes they are there! But Horton eventually convinces everyone that, `a person's a person, no matter how small'!
When faithful Horton agrees to look after lazy Mayzie's eggs, he takes on more than he had bargained for. Charming, zany rhyming story. Readaloud or 5 yrs+
