Friday, May 25, 2012

Textual Lineage #3

Written in 1954, Horton Hears a Who! tells the story of Horton, an elephant, who can hear a speck of dust talking to him. It turns out that the speck is inhabited by microscopic beings called "Whos". The speck contains their entire world.

Knowing that Horton can hear them, the Whos call on Horton to protect them from harm. Horton proclaims that "a person's a person, no matter how small" and does his best to protect Who-ville. For believing in something that no one else can hear or see, Horton is ridiculed by the other animals of the jungle.

Although thought of as a children's book, Horton Hears a Who! speaks volumes about tolerance and acceptance. In my life as a mommy, it has been used as an example in many conversations with my daughter. Additionally, as the parent of a very unique personality, I often have to remind myself that just because it isn't my reality doesn't lessen the importance to her.

Watch the Horton Hears a Who! Audio drama here!
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11 comments:

  1. Lindstrom22015657May 26, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    My favorite Dr. Seuss book!

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  2. JaredMay 28, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I look forward to reading this one to my little boy. A book that speaks to all ages in all times.

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  3. Mary Jo SwigerMay 28, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I still have my son's Dr Seuss book collection. We used Dr. Seuss to teach our son life-learning lessons as well.

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  4. connie.epperlyMay 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    One of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. We were lucky enough to see Seussical the Musical in New York in 2001. It was awesome. It was amazing to see the book come to life.

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  5. jodeenelsonMay 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Dr. Seuss will never grow old. They transend time. I love them all.

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  6. JaneMay 28, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I do not like green eggs and ham is probably my favorite Seuss. But Horton hears a Who definately tells the whole story.

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  7. SherriMay 29, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    What a nice sentiment about your daughter as well. Each of us live in our own reality don't we?

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  8. Misty DabateMay 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Finding examples that children can relate with is a very important job that you seam to have mastered!

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  9. BrittanyMay 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Dr. Seuss is timeless, kids love these stories no matter what age they are. As a music teacher, I can also tell you that they love the music from the Broadway show, Seussical, which features a song call "Horton Hears A Who." Awesome books with great meanings for kids.

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  10. wvsuzieqMay 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    There are so many lessons that can be learned by Dr. Seuss' books. This is such a wonderful story.

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  11. GA's JourneyJune 1, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Dr. Seuss books always have good life lessons to learn.

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