Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
"The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! / Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason." Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time. For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must stop. His "wonderful, awful" idea is to don a Santa outfit, strap heavy antlers on his poor, quivering dog Max, construct a makeshift sleigh, head down to Whoville, and strip the chafingly cheerful Whos of their Yuletide glee once and for all. Looking quite out of place and very disturbing in his makeshift Santa get-up, the Grinch slithers down chimneys with empty bags and stealing the Whos' presents, their food, even the logs from their humble Who-fires. He takes the ramshackle sleigh to Mt. Crumpit to dump it and waits to hear the sobs of the Whos when they wake up and discover the trappings of Christmas have disappeared. Imagine the Whos' dismay when they discover the evil-doings of Grinch in his anti-Santa guise. But what is that sound? It's not sobbing, but singing! Children simultaneously adore and fear this triumphant, twisted Seussian testimonial to the undaunted cheerfulness of the Whos, the transcendent nature of joy, and of course, the growth potential of a heart that's two sizes too small. This holiday classic is perfect for reading aloud to your favorite little Whos. (Ages 4 to 8)
Book Description
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
Customer Reviews:
Review #1: Needed my own copy
2006-12-19 
My kids kept wanting this from the library, so I purchased a copy of our own. My children like the end where the Grinch "gets nice" as my daughter puts it.
Review #2: A Good Kids Book
2006-12-12
I think that the book How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a good book to read not just around Christmas time but all year long. This book is a great book that I think teaches kids that even if you dont have anything you still have alot to be greateful for.
Review #3: A Christmas classic that should be enjoyed by all
2006-10-22
This is one of the best Christmas books every written. The Grinch tries to spoil Christmas for everyone in Who-ville by stealing all of the gifts. However, being the fool that he is, does not realize that Christmas is a spirit of togetherness and not defined by the giving and receipt of gifts. However, he does learn the error of his ways and at the end he joins in the festivities and is finally happy with his new good fortune.
This is a classic Christmas tale that should be read and re-read by all children. All parents should enrich their children's lives by obtaining a copy for them.
Review #4: A Classic!
2006-02-24
Being a teacher, I have read this personal favorite story many times to my class, and have enjoyed the cartoom on TV. I've always wanted to own a copy of it and the book to compare/contrast. Well, this year I saw the movie with Jim Carey and comparing it to the classic video, I felt Seuss must be turning over in his grave! It cannot compare to the wonderful cartoon that captures the whimsical drawings and fabulous rhythm of Seuss' words. This year my students did compare/contrast the book and video cartoon, and really learned much from it. Seuss always has a great message, and this one about giving and materialism is right up there!
Review #5: WHO'd a thunk it?
2006-01-15
It is hard to imagine a Christmas without the Grinch. WHO would have believed that an ugly green creature with a heart that is too small could capture the genuine heart of Christmas? A trip to WHOVILLe is a mandatory part of the seasonal celebrations. God bless us, everyone, and especially Dr. Seuss |
