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The King's Stilts (Classic Seuss) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 12, 1939

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Dr. Seuss's classic treatise on the importance of a balanced life!

A Seussian spin on a conventional fairy tale, The King's Stilts is as topical today as when it was first published in 1939. It's the story of a devoted king who works hard and plays hard—and whose entire kingdom is threatened when his beloved stilts are stolen and he is too distraught to do his job. Written in prose instead of rhyme (unlike Seuss's later works), The King's Stilts nevertheless addresses subjects that we know Dr. Seuss was passionate about throughout his life: duty (as in Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches the Egg); the abuse of power (as in The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and Yertle the Turtle); deceit (as in The Bippolo Seed and How the Grinch Stole Christmas)--and even cats (as in The Cat in the Hat and I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today)! Follow the Good Doctor's advice: After a hard day of work, have fun with a great book like The King's Stilts!
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    2 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Classic Seuss
  3. Print length
    56 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD670L
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.39 x 11.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    October 12, 1939
  10. ISBN-10
    9780394800820
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0394800820
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These funny but thought-provoking picture books are ideal for independent readers or reading aloud. Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness. Just what the doctor ordered for new retirees, old souls, and kids at heart. The perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. A tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world--Who-ville. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays.
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Beginner Books combine a blend of words and pictures that encourage kids to read-all by themselves. This book has everything a beginning reader needs! Unmistakable characters and signature rhymes. The timeless tale from Dr. Seuss about the cat in his hat who visits Sally and her brother. The rollicking rhythm will keep kids entertained on every page. An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds. This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike.
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE SPACE! OH SAY CAN YOU SAY DI-NO-SAUR? INSIDE YOUR OUTSIDE! HARK! A SHARK! ON BEYOND BUGS MY, OH MY--A BUTTERFLY!
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This series of nonfiction books introduces basic science—in Seussian style—to beginning readers. An out of this world reading adventure through outer space! Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs! The Cat in the Hat takes a ride through the human body. A fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. All you ever wanted to know about insects. Observe the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly!

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Illus. in full color. Every afternoon King Birtram raced around the palace on a pair of old red stilts, until they were stolen. An uproarious tale.

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Illus. in full color. Every afternoon King Birtram raced around the palace on a pair of old red stilts, until they were stolen. An uproarious tale.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0394800826
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Probable First Edition (October 12, 1939)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780394800820
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394800820
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD670L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.39 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—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 been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 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.

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Lynnette Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Lesser-know Suess
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My neighbor had mentioned starting a sharing library box on our street and so I began to think about what stories I would like to share with her little! Dr Suess has some wonderful stories that are a bit more obscure than Horton Hears A Who, but are just as much fun! As a child my parents made stilts for us to walk on, so this story reminds me of the fun of having such a unique skill set. Also, this story teaches the value of balancing hard work and fun! Purchasing this book through Amazon was very affordable and arrived quickly in excellent shape, just as I had hoped for our little sharing library!
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One of my childhood favorites
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick prompt delivery. Good service. Good quality item. Good condition. Good price. Good people!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and great service
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I've loved this early Dr. Suess book since it was first read to me about 60 years ago, and I got a new copy for my 4 year old granddaughter.

I still love the book, though many people might say, "Why this one? It's not like his later, more well known works." I can only say I've always loved the images and the message, which I've always interpreted as "Be yourself, and don't forget to have some fun!" I recommend it to all readers.

As for service, I was disappointed to receive a copy with duplicated pages, pages out of order and smeared ink. I went to Amazon returns on Monday, made my complaint, took the book to UPS (no label or package - just he book), handed it to them and showed my code, and that was it. On Wednesday I received a replacement in perfect condition.

Well done!
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Terry M
5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say, it’s a Classic!
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Came in good shape, gets the point across about (SPOILER ALERT) the necessity of balance in life! A Must especially today!
I Won’t select an age, start teaching basic principles, and values young.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality
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Very nice quality and nice read
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5.0 out of 5 stars The King's Stilts rocks!
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This is a fantastic children's book (and no there is not even the faintest hint of racial disparity or social injustice between the covers). The emphasis of the storyline is to work very hard at your assigned duties and then to be equally as energetic in your play. Getting the balance between the two wrong can create major issues with burnout or feelings of poor self-worth. This book coveys strong messaging for our current culture. I give The King's Stilts my highest recommendation!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An old favourite revisited
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2008
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I had been looking online for this book for some time - I remember it very well from my childhood, and wanted it for my grandchildren. Although, like "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins" and "Bartholomew and the Oobleck", the story has dark and sinister elements, there is enough of a fairytale setting to make this book exciting and memorable without it being terrifying - and there is always a very good "moral" to the tale - in this case, individuality must be nurtured, not crushed. The earlier Dr Seuss books are in my mind his finest work, and I am collecting everything before "The Cat in the Hat" for my grandchildren. This book was unavailable when my children were small, and I'm really glad to have been able to get it for the next generation. Having said that, the first person to read it when it arrived was my stepson's 20-year-old library assistant girlfriend..... she had never heard of it, and loved both it and "The Oobleck", which I bought at the same time.
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KHL
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Dr. Seuss classic
Reviewed in Singapore on October 21, 2020
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Not as well known as a lot of other books by Dr. Seuss but still wonderful to read again and again
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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great story with a good quality amount of words/storyline and adventure my 5 yo son Loves ..
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PlainJane
5.0 out of 5 stars Always loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2013
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I often think Dr Seuss has a moral to tell. I remembered this childhood book, when coaxing my children out of the garden and into their homework - 'a time to work and a time to play' - so sourced it on Amazon for them - 'All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy'
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Love it!
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Mike Cresswell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2016
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Great book
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