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Balance of work, play, duty in Seussian style.
"The King's Stilts" isn't just another children's tale; it's a timeless lesson wrapped up in Seuss's imaginative world that remains as relevant today as it was back in 1939. You’ll delight in the whimsical narrative while reflecting on the vital balance between responsibility and leisure, a reminder as valuable for adults as it is for kids. A less-known Seuss, but definitely not one to miss!
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780394800820
Authors:
Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 1939-10-12
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 2226 readers)
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Balance of work, play, duty in Seussian style.
"The King's Stilts" isn't just another children's tale; it's a timeless lesson wrapped up in Seuss's imaginative world that remains as relevant today as it was back in 1939. You’ll delight in the whimsical narrative while reflecting on the vital balance between responsibility and leisure, a reminder as valuable for adults as it is for kids. A less-known Seuss, but definitely not one to miss!
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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