The King’s Stilts

By Dr. Seuss

Ebook

Published on Oct 22, 2013 | 56 Pages

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Hardcover

Published on Oct 12, 1939 | 56 Pages

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Grades K–4
Ages 5–9

One of the earliest picture books from Dr. Seuss, this charming classic reminds readers that when we work hard, we should also take the time to PLAY hard too!

In the Kingdom of Binn, King Birtram works very hard, up at five every morning to ensure the kingdom is running smoothly. But at five o’clock in the afternoon, the workday ends and it’s time to play—and in the case of King Birtram, that means racing around town on a pair of red stilts! But sour old Lord Droon doesn’t think that this kind of fun befits Binn’s king. . . .

A Seussian spin on a conventional fairy tale, The King’s Stilts is as topical today as when it was first published in 1939. Written in prose instead of rhyme (unlike Seuss’s later works), The King’s Stilts nevertheless addresses subjects that we know Dr. Seuss was passionate about throughout his life: duty, as in Horton Hears a Who; the abuse of power, as in Yertle the Turtle; deceit, as in How the Grinch Stole Christmas—and even cats, as in The Cat in the Hat! Follow the Good Doctor’s advice: After a hard day of work, have fun with a great book like The King’s Stilts!

ISBN 9780385379472 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 22, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 56
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Lexile: AD670L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780385383318 (Enhanced Ebook)
Published on Oct 22, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 56
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Lexile: AD670L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780394800820 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 12, 1939
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 56
Dimensions 8 x 10-7/8
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD670L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been published in fifty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.