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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

Happy birthday Dr. Seuss!! 🎂🎉🎂

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Gave me a chuckle 😆

#windsofmarch Dr. Seuss‘ Birthday. @Eggs My Fav

I love a good #dadjoke

#Yertle was browsing the shelves today! Wonder what she picked 🤔.

#LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy 🐢

Dr. Seuss always gets it right!

The second surprise greeting I got this morning coming back to work was #Yertle! She was checking out the kids books when I was walking by and asked, “Yo, how was #BookExpo, Mr. Jay?” It was mighty fine, Yertle, it was mighty fine. 😁

#LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy 🐢

Little #Yertle came to join me for lunch alongside another colleague 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🐢! She runs for the foliage, lol.

#LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy 🐢🐢🐢

My sister and I took my nieces to Barnes and Noble and were happily surprised with a Children‘s Storybook Reading session, complete with coloring. The theme was Dr Seuss.
📖It was such a relaxing experience to sit on too small a bench for an adult tush next to my niece, having Dr. Seuss read to us. For about twenty minutes, the entire outside world ceased to exist for us as we laughed at Gertrude‘s trek for a second tail.

#DrSeuss #BeAKid

Came in for work this morning and found Yertle scoping out some future reads. Yertle makes a fine mascot for the library 😎👍🏻👍🏻. #turtlesofLitsy 🐢 #LitsyLovesLibraries

Dr Seuss for an odd, grey day. A nice reminder that subversive acts can take many forms and

"...the turtles, of course.... all the turtles are free. As turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be."

Yertle's back from vacation!

Me: Hey Yertle, how ya been?

Yertle: Good, good.

Me: Whatcha doin'?

Yertle: Gettin' muh tan on.

🐢🐢🐢🐢 #LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy

#Yertle's taking an extended vacation. The Children's Library is about to undergo its renovations and the first thing will be that carpet! Enjoy the lake beach house, Yertle! 😆🐢#turtlesofLitsy #LitsyLovesLibraries

We had to stop on our way to breakfast so my husband could save this turtle that thought the street was a good place to sun himself.

#welcomelitten
1. I live in southern Illinois but am currently in Knoxville TN
2. A bookriot post on Facebook
3. It. The old one.
4. Briefly. His name was Yertle. 🐢

Just a quick life update: I graduated! And I decorated my cap with my final role of high school musicals, I was Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical🎭💙 I loved Dr Seuss growing up and to be in the show reminded why I loved him so much and renewed that love📚 (ps the feather is the actual tail I wore in the show... it also made it through prom)

When I clocked in this morning, I looked down and saw #Yertle greeting me 😆🐢🐢🐢! The staff welcoming committee for the week. #LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy

This is Yertle, our library's mascot. She lives in the Children's Library. One of her favorite foods is watermelon. She's quite the reader! #LitsyLovesLibraries #turtlesofLitsy

My little with one of his favorite #greencovers.
#marchintoreading @RealLifeReading

When your 4 year old has been sick and he asks for a mommy date to the library , you say yes!
#littlereaders #kidsoflitsy

The Simpsons fan in me couldn't resist writing this talker.

Read the beloved Dr Seuss story Gertrude McFuzz as miss Gertrude herself at our seussical the musical Circus McGurkus fundraiser yesterday. It's so fun to read to little kids 💙

This was recommended to me when I finished the Lorax. I forgot just how enchanting these books are. #litsyatoz #lettery

#17booklove Day 2: Picture Book Love 💕 We're blessed to have a local library with a huge children's area. Four rows like this are just for picture books! 💕

“And the turtles, of course...all the turtles are free, as turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be.”

Can't I just stay in here for the next four years?

This is my library's mascot 😺!!! I get to see her almost everyday. Sometimes I get to feed her too 😸. Yertle's a swell gal. Does your library have a mascot? #LitsyLovesLibraries

That plain little turtle below in the stack... Decided he had enough.
And he had.
And that plain little lad got a little bit mad.
And that plain little Mack did a plain little thing.... He burped!!
and his burp shook the throne of the king.

Maybe it's time for all of us little 🐢 to shake it up and piss off the 👑. #lovewins
This story has so many parallels to today. Damn.

My favourite kind of #politicalfiction ❤️ Dr. Seuss and his simple truths. Good luck today, America!

Yertle the Turtle teaches us that an authoritarian leader can only rule with the consent of the governed (or, you know, a compliant military -- but they gloss over that part.) Can't imagine why I'm thinking about authoritarians tonight...

It seems like Gertrude McFuzz could have learned her lesson and still just eaten three or four berries at the end.