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This is such a well loved classic it seems trite to mention it on a list of selected children's books. However its popularity and longevity are completely deserved. Its anti-materialistic message is probably more relevant now than it was when the book was published in 1957.

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Review... by Jessica Wagener

This is such a well loved classic it seems trite to mention it on a list of selected children's books. However its popularity and longevity are completely deserved. This is just a wonderful Christmas story.

The art is funny, fresh , and as appealing to children today as it was a generation ago. The anti-materialistic message is probably more relevant now than it was when the book was published in 1957. The climax of the story, when the grinch stands on the top of Mount Crumpit with his feet "ice -cold in the snow" and realizes the true meaning of Christmas still brings tears to my eyes.

The use of language is absolutely superb. The rhymes are brilliant and the meter just rolls off the tongue. Babies who are just learning to talk love to hear this book for the juiciness of the sounds, older children will be heard reciting snippets as they play.

This is one of Suess's most satisfying books, and one of the best Christmas books to be found anywhere.