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The Butter Battle Book

Book • 1984
The Butter Battle Book tells the story of two groups, the Yooks and the Zooks, who are locked in a bitter conflict over how to butter their bread.

The Yooks butter their bread with the butter side up, while the Zooks do it with the butter side down.

This seemingly trivial difference escalates into a dangerous arms race, mirroring the Cold War era.

Dr. Seuss uses this narrative to teach children about the dangers of conflict and the importance of tolerance.

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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 Josh Clark as a book about the Cold War.
Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Mentioned by Nicole Hemmer referencing Dr. Seuss.
The 100-Year Butter Battle (1904)

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