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Horton Hatches the Egg is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and published in 1940 by Random House. The book tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who is tricked into sitting on a bird's egg while its mother, Mayzie, takes a permanent vacation to Palm Beach.
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- 64 pages
- 1940
- June 19, 1940 (renewed 1968)
Horton Hatches the Egg is a 1942 Merrie Melodies short directed by Bob Clampett. Mayzie, a lazy, irresponsible bird, convinces an elephant named Horton to sit on her egg while she takes a short "break". However, free of her commitment, she relocates to Palm Beach, vowing to never come back to...
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4.19. 48,517 ratings890 reviews. Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature – as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and Horton and the Kwuggerbug).
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Horton Hatches the Egg is the first book to feature two of Seuss' better-known characters, Horton the Elephant and Mayzie the Bird. It was his fifth book, published in 1940. This book sold more copies than any he had written thus far. The story focuses on the benefits of diligence and...
Oct 12, 2004 · Horton Hatches the Egg. Hardcover – Picture Book, October 12, 2004. by Dr. Seuss (Author) 4.9 2,152 ratings. Part of: Classic Seuss (30 books) See all formats and editions. The Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant! Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and ...
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- Dr. Seuss
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Horton Hatches the Egg is a 1942 American animated short film by Leon Schlesinger Productions, based on the 1940 book by Dr. Seuss, and released as part of Warner Bros.' Merrie Melodies series. The short was directed by Bob Clampett and was the first film adaptation based on a Seuss book.
