Will I love The Lorax?

If you know a young child or are young at heart yourself, read, share, and enjoy this Dr. Seuss classic. We live in a world where economic growth is almost universally touted as a panacea.

In his beautiful book, Dr. Seuss teaches us why “biggering” cannot go on forever. He graphically shows the costs it has on the natural world and our lives. It demonstrates what even children know: biggering is not bettering.

I love the colorful illustrations and the silliness of Dr. Seuss books. This book delivers a positive message about our natural resources in a way all can understand. The message is taking responsibility for the problems we create. The seed represents hope for the future.

When I was a child, I went to see an outdoor screening of The Lorax at a local festival. I won a copy of the book and it’s been special to me ever since. I think it reinforced the idea that no matter how old you are, you can change things for the better. I… show more.

This book is a great primer for a budding young conservationist. It plants seeds for interesting conversations with (older) children about human impact on the world. Sensitive younger children may find it a bit dark, but that is where the conversations about “what could come next” (i.e. the truffula trees coming back) can help shine a light on a hopeful future if we make the right choices.