The Lorax- Dr. Seuss

From one of the most well known and loved authors of all time, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss is a book that could be read by children of all ages. This story takes place among the among the forest in which the lorax is seeking to defend the life of the trees before the greedy once-ler. Seeking to build upon his own success and avarice, the once-ler is overtaking the environment and the trees therein. But through devotion and by having a hopeful spirit, the lorax is able to persevere for the survival of the environment. After having a failing business and a desolate area with no more trees, the once-ler decides he better change his ways.

This story would be a good text to incorporate into the classroom, although the undertones may be somewhat controversial, in speaking with students about the care for the environment. Through entering the imaginary world of Dr. Seuss, students are able to see in metaphorical ways, how the world can be affected by the ways we as humans, choose to care for it.

Fantasy