Thidwick the Big-hearted Moose
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 1948
Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · September 12, 1948
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- Who it’s for
- A rhyming picture-book story pairs generous-hearted warmth with a pointed lesson in self-respect.
- Themes
- Generosity and exploitation, Bullying, Self-respect
- Genres
- Deer, Moose & Caribou, Funny Stories, Values & Virtues
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Join one of Dr. Seuss's most giving characters in the classic picture book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero.
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With Seuss's rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way to introduce children to the invaluable concept of self-respect.
Kindness, With Limits
A rhyming picture-book story pairs generous-hearted warmth with a pointed lesson in self-respect.
Come here for
- A gentle take on kindness, bullies, and knowing when generosity goes too far
- A classic Seuss story for sharing with children
Expect
- Rhyming text and endearing illustrations
- A warm story with a sharp edge about being taken advantage of
Where it sits
| Deer, Moose & Caribou | 86% |
|---|---|
| Values & Virtues | 34% |
| Funny Stories | 28% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Deer, Moose & Caribou
- Values & Virtues
- Stories in Verse
- Authors
- Dr. Seuss
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- September 12, 1948
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Generosity and exploitation · Bullying · Self-respect
- Reading lane
- Deer, Moose & Caribou