In the event that you are sad that is the last day of banned books week for 2012 and you either have not had time to read a banned book this week or you wish there was time to read one more – no fear! There is time! 😀
The LORAX is 72 pages of glorious pictures and short sentences. AND if you are more the audio type… the audio book was 30 minutes long AND that included another Dr. Suess book on it as well.
Narrated by a nameless, faceless “Oceler”, The Lorax is a tale of mass marketing before mass marketing was cool. In this case, our Onceer discovers this beautiful area filled with Truffala Trees that make lovely hats and shirts, socks and gloves. The Onceler starts to chop down the trees and selling his wears against the Lorax’s wishes.
The Lorax is a fuzzy yellow creature (bigger that the Travelocity Gnome, but not my much) and he speaks for the trees, for as he points out, the trees can not speak for themselves. Despite the Lorax’s repeated warnings the Onceler is making money selling his product he does not care. As time passes, the wildlife that lived with the trees disappear and even the Lorax himself sadly goes away leaving only a rock behind that says “Unless”.
What will become of the forest of Truffala trees as one by one and then two by two they disappear to be made into products that are sold? What will become of the fish and the ponds, and the Onceler, once all the trees…
are gone?
Why did I want to read this book? There are many banned books out there that deal with subjects that some may find too bold, or too mature or too out of their own personal comfort zone…. The Lorax has always been my go to “laugh out loud” at banned book, and I love sharing with people who, when you think banned books… you also need to add in The LORAX.
I love The LORAX and its messages about handling our earths resources wisely is as timely now as then it written in 1971. It’s a fun read and an easy red – and apparently s I recited memorized line, a book for all ages.
So Sheila…. ummm… why was The Lorax Banned?
In a nut shell (or in this case, in a wood chip) The Lorax was banned because it portrays the foresting industry in an arguable negative way. Some people felt that this book was persuading children to be against logging.
Yup, that’s it. 😛
With this final banned book post for banned book week 2012 I want to thank you for reading the banned book posts this week as well as a huge thank you to all of you who have commented, contributed posts, and giveaways. May you always feel at liberty to read the books you choose to read – the books that make you think, care, love, hate, cry, shout, dream and put on the shelf.
Sheila
Oh my gosh, that just blows my mind!
Yup. 😀
What a fabulous week this has been Sheila! Thanks again for hosting. I had a blast! Belle
I am glad you had fun – so did I!
I think some folks will look for any reason to ban a book. It’s unconscionable! I am a big fan of Dr. Seuss books…and so were my kids and grandkids.
I love Suess too Laurel 😀
OMG… The reasons people give to ban books. LOL… Wow
I know right? 😛
Thank you for hosting, Shiela! It has been a fun week! 🙂
Thank you foe being part of it Marj 😀
The logging industry complained the most with this book, mainly because they knew the power of the Dr. Seuss name. I like this one, but I prefer the Butter Battle Book because it incorporates so much silliness into a suspenseful situation
Hmmm… I dont know the Buttler Battle book 😀
This week has been so great, thanks for a wonderful event. I’ve learned about books I’ve never heard of. I’ve been shocked by some of the books that have been banned in the past.
Keep reading everyone! Down with the man! 😉
LOL Thanks Jennifer!
This is my youngest son’s favorite book. He has loved it since he was 2. I can’t imagine this ever being banned. So crazy!
Mel
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It is a bit crazy, glad your son loves it!
This is the most ridiculous reason to ban a book EVER!!! I love that it was made into a successful movie … which probably got all kinds of kids reading this banned book.
You’ve made some nice comments, Shelia, thanks for sharing so many posts and books this week.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr Suess. He was way ahead of his time. What a brilliant man.