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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 1966 · Directed by Chuck Jones · Starring Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, June Foray
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) TV Special: Cast and Details
A grumpy creature decides to ruin Christmas for the cheerful Whos of Whoville.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookThe short animated special follows the picture book almost line by line, with songs added.
Read or watch first?
Both take under half an hour. Read the book with children, then watch the special.
What the book gives you
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
A short, funny and warm holiday classic. It is a good book for reading together by the tree.
Who will like it: Families who like a Christmas story to read aloud every year.