This is deeper than you can ever think a children book can ever be.

One of my children's favourites both at home and for reading time at school.
They absolutely adore Horton. Recommended.

UPDATE: I just ran across a Guzer video story of a real man who can neither read nor write but who creates ultra-miniature sculptures which are smaller than the eye of a needle. He began to do this because when he was young, his teachers made him 'feel small'. The significance not to mention the charm of Horton Hears a Who! lies in the universality of smallness. Everyone knows what it is like to have been or felt small at some time in his or her life. For children it is where they still are. For adults, it may be a painful memory or a desire to protect their own children. But smallness invites protection, caring, compassion. Smallness needs to be heard.

Will you listen?


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Not sure when I first read this, but I still love it! In fact it's my favorite by the good doctor. Apparently there's a movie out of it now which is pretty good.

'A person's a person, no matter how small.' is one of my favorite quotes

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n  “A person's a person, no matter how small.”n

I absolutely love this book. No matter how many time's I read it throughout the years it's always incredible :) I have read several Dr. Seuss books in my time and this one is another wonderful book that will most definitely be passed down through your family for generations to come. From every picture to every rhyme, everything about it is just perfect. It's colorful and unique. The illustrations are large and lively. It's really fun to read aloud and it's easy for kids to remember the lines to read parts along with you.

*I was beyond excited when I heard they were making this into a movie and let me tell you, friends, it did not disappoint! I LOVE this movie and yes I have seen it many many times. Horton is adorable and everyone really should watch it :D*

Ya he leído este libro muchas veces, he visto la película e inclusive una obra de teatro.
Pero creo que por primera vez me pego el verdadero mensaje de la historia.

Lo increíblemente generoso, solidario y… y… y… no encuentro la palabra concreta para describir a Horton, lo contrario de egoísta.

Horton piensa más en los demás que en sí mismo, soporta burlas y tortura, con tal de proteger a una comunidad que lo necesita.


Tantos mensajes y reflexiones en un libro infantil.
No dejan de sorprenderme los libros de Dr. Seuss.

Dr. Seuss what a brilliant mind that brought to us this timeless illustrated book, my daughter loved it of course and me too, I really hope my daughter understand how she can change a person's or even an animal world with her actions.

a persons a person no matter how small

"A person's a person, no matter how small." 'Nough said. Good ol' Horton!

I just discovered Dr. Seuss and his lovely childrens books and am absolutely hooked! :-D
Beautiful drawings and gorgeous rhymes!

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Incredible book, thank God for Horton the elephant.

This is probably one of my all-time favorite Dr. Seuss books. I don’t know what it is about Horton and The Whos that I love so much, but it’s just such a wonderful story. And I’m so glad it exists.

Full review to come.