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Horton Hatches the Egg

Book • 1940
In 'Horton Hatches the Egg', Dr. Seuss tells the story of Horton, a kind-hearted elephant who agrees to sit on a lazy bird named Mayzie's egg while she takes a vacation.

Despite facing hardships and ridicule, Horton remains faithful to his promise.

The story explores themes of responsibility, loyalty, and the unexpected outcomes of keeping one's word.

Ultimately, the egg hatches into an 'elephant-bird', symbolizing Horton's role as a caring parent.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Shauna as one of Dr. Seuss's books.
⭐ Feature: The Story of Dr. Seuss ("The Father of Children's Literature")
Mentioned by Chuck Bryan as one of Dr. Seuss's books featuring Horton.
Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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