The 13-year-old: “Fuels that come from underground and provide electricity.” I convinced my dad to register to buy an electric truck.”įinally, I asked them, What are fossil fuels, and what do they do to the planet? The 15-year-old: “Respecting the earth is minimizing my impact on it (avoiding littering, not eating meat, doing everything I can to live a low-waste life). Don’t litter, don’t make more waste than you need to.” The 13-year-old: “Not trashing, not destroying it, and keeping things beautiful and clean. Then I asked them what protecting the planet looks like to them. The 15-year-old: “The Lorax made me want to learn more about how I can preserve the planet, which I’m really passionate about now, and being introduced to it at a young age is impactful.” The 13-year-old: “That nature is important, so we should respect and protect it.” I texted my 13-year-old and 15-year-old nieces (teenagers don’t do phone calls) and asked them what they learned from The Lorax. (Or ride your bike or walk to a bookstore, which is a bit more environmentally friendly than Amazon.) A text survey of teenagers If you haven’t ever read it or any kids you know haven’t read it, you can buy it here for $6.90. The Lorax is about what happens when humans destroy the environment, and it’s written in a way that makes it easy to relate to and understand for both children and adults alike. Seuss’s books haven’t aged so well, this one sure has. Seuss in 1971, is hitting its middle-aged milestone the same week that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report, “Climate Change 2021,” the world’s largest-ever report about climate change, was published. It’s funny how The Lorax, the children’s book published by Dr. And his messages are more relevant than ever. Seuss’ character, the Lorax, is 50 years old this week. Universal Studios / $8.49 $1.Remember the little “oldish and brownish and mossy” guy with the bushy mustache who “speaks for the trees?” Dr. The award-winning tale of The Lorax tells the story of the greedy, tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax who speaks up for the vanishing forest. Seuss - The Lorax/Pontoffel Pock & His Magic Piano Random House Books for Young Readers / $4.99 $44.98ĭr. Seuss's lovable grump makes his Step into Reading debut in this wonderland adventure through hills of green where the Truffula trees sway. Seuss's furry Earth-lover is on the loose! This Lorax coloring and activity book is filled with more than 100 zany scenes to color and complete and also includes a sheet. Random House Books for Young Readers / $5.35 $1.06ĭr. Seuss makes his Step into Reading debut in this rhymed reader that offers kids easy suggestions for going green! After explaining how the trash in. How to Help the Earth-By The Lorax (Step into Reading)
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