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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. 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.
Lexile Measure: NP (What's this?)
Series: Classic Seuss
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 12, 1948)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1131045742
ISBN-13: 978-1131045740
ASIN: 0394800869
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.3 x 11.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #28,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Anthologies #69 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Dr. Seuss #109 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Regional & Cultural > United States
Age Range: 5 - 9 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4
Thidwick's adventure begins simply enough. He is marching along on the shores of Lake Winna-Bango, on the far northern shore, looking for moose-moss to eat with 60 other moose. A small Bingle Bug nicely asks Thidwick for a ride "for a way." Thickwick replies, "I'm happy to share!" Most of us would have said the same.But what happens when a guest overstays her or his welcome? In Thidwick's case, his horns become a veritable zoo of wildlife. There is a Tree-Spider spinning a web, a Zinn-a-zu Bird who gets married and builds a nest, and their uncle the woodpecker who pecks holes the squirrel family inhabits. And so on it goes, to include a bobcat, turtle, fox, mice, fleas, a big bear . . . and 362 bees!Thidwick is like the horse in Animal Farm. He's providing all of the work and benefit, and everyone is bossing him around. Why, they won't even agree to let him leave with the other moose to find more moose moss. Why is Thidwick willing to put up with this? What are the benefits of having a big heart in this situation?How does Thidwick end up in this mess? Well, having accepted the Bingle Bug, the subsequent guests ignore Thidwick and ask the earlier guests instead if they can move in. Thidwick honors his first commitment, extends it in time and to the new inhabitants.As a result of Thidwick's dilemma, this book provides a good opportunity to discuss sharing with your child . . . and explain the benefits and limits of sharing.Your child will run into people who will try to take advantage. This gives you a chance to ask your child what he or she would do in Thidwick's situation.The story's resolution is a most original and humorous one that makes good use of the mental picture of shedding your onorous burdens.
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