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An elephant hears a tiny voice on a speck of dust and decides to protect it
1954Fast paceWarm
What it is about
Horton the elephant hears a small cry for help coming from a speck of dust. He discovers a whole city of tiny people, the Whos, and promises to keep them safe. The other animals in the jungle do not believe him and try to stop him.
Who will enjoy it
Children and parents who like Dr. Seuss.
What you will get
A classic picture book with a heart.
Horton Hears a Who! Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Kindness · Rhyme · Standing up
Length
64 pages · ≈ 2 h
More about this book
Characters
Horton the elephant, the Mayor of Whoville and the jungle animals.
Setting
The Jungle of Nool and the speck-sized city of Whoville.
What makes it different
A rhyming story with a strong message about protecting the small and unheard.
Feel
Warm, silly and earnest.
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