Horton Hears a Who! is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss. It was published in 1954 by Random House. This book tells the story of Horton the Elephant and his adventures saving Whoville, a tiny planet located on a small speck of dust, from the animals who mock him. These animals attempt to steal and burn the speck of dust, so Horton goes to great lengths to save Whoville from being incinerated. "A person's a person, no matter how small" is the most popular line from Horton Hears a Who! and also serves as the major moral theme that Dr. Seuss conveys to his audience. Horton endures harassment to care for and ensure the safety of the Whos, who represent the insignificant. Horton Hears a Who! has been well-received in libraries, schools, and homes across the world. The book has been adapted as a 1970 television special and a 2008 animated film, and much of its plot was incorporated into the Broadway musical production Seussical.
| Author | Dr. Seuss |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Preceded by | Scrambled Eggs Super! (publication date), Horton Hatches the Egg (plot and characters) |
| Followed by | On Beyond Zebra! |
Sobre Horton Hears a Who!
A happy-go-lucky elephant finds a speck of dust floating in the jungle. Upon further investigation he discovers that the speck of dust houses the microscopic city of Whoville. The film is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 1954 book of the same name.
Conquista de Horton Hears a Who!
The movie features a performance of the REO Speedwagon song "Can't Fight This Feeling." The film also features original compositions by John Powell.
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Occupied Japan.. Books by Dr. Seuss.. Random House books.
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