3⭐ This book is frequently banned based on Yertle‘s story and Mack demanding that the turtles on the bottom of the tower have rights just like those at the top. By many, this book is seen as too political. However, reading with a modern eye, I think that story two, Gertrude McFuzz would be just as, if not more problematic. Gertrude is not happy with who they are. They want a second feather just like someone else has. ⬇
There was three stories in this one. Yertle is in charge of everything he sees so he convinces the other turtles to get him higher. However, not caring about those under you can be your downfall. The next was of a bird who didn‘t feel pretty enough, but learned that she was perfect the way she was. The last was about a bear and rabbit that were bragging about who was better, but really that impresses no one. Cute stories with good messages.
Yertle the Turtle was banned in Canada in 2012 for being too political…this has authoritarian rule as its main focus. Probably a much better story for older readers! #SebastianKitty was watching me read this aloud, so he must have enjoyed it. #CatsOfLitsy
The other two stories in this group serve as good cautionary tales for vanity and boasting. #BBRC #PictureBook #LetterY
With all the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss in recent years it‘s interesting to remember that he has books censored for things totally unrelated, like this one for being too political. This was actually my first time reading this one, and it‘s essentially 3 Seuss style Just So Stories. I don‘t think it‘s one of the ones kids will love most so I‘m not about to rush out and get a copy, but I‘m glad I read it. #BBRCPictureBookLetterY