Synopses & Reviews
Originally published in English as
Horton Hears a Who!, this new French translation faithfully captures Dr. Seuss' beloved story and playful rhyme.
Here is the classic tale of the gentle elephant Horton and his unyielding effort to save the infinitesimally small residents of a spec of dust. Perfect for learning to read French, Horton entend un Zou! also encourages readers to appreciate and preserve all creatures--even those so small and powerless that they are not heard until they unite and cry out together to prove their existence.
Traduit du livre américain Horton Hears a Who!, cette nouvelle version française restitue fidèlement loeuvre du Dr. Seuss, auteur réputé pour son écriture musicale, sa fantaisie et son humour.
Voici lhistoire du sympathique éléphant Horton, qui parvient, à force de courage, à sauver les microscopiques habitants dun gain de poussière. Parfait pour apprendre à lire le français, Horton Entend un Zou! Porte aussi un message: chacun mérite dêtre aimé et soutenu, quil soit grand, petit ou même minuscule!
Synopsis
Brilliant, playful and engaging, the charmingly simple story and expressive illustrations of
Horton Hears a Who! have proven captivating to young readers for years. No matter how many times it's read, once begun anew, the desire to see what happens next and how it all turns out is overwhelming. For this reason,
Horton Entend un Zou! is the perfect tool for children learning to read French at a young age.
Thanks to the author's use of simple sentences and basic vocabulary, Horton Entend un Zou! makes learning French easy as it tells the story of Dr. Seuss' beloved elephant and his efforts to convince kangaroos, monkeys and a black-bottomed bird that a speck of dust is home to the Whos of Whoville.
The story reaches a climax perfectly suited for Francophiles when the smallest Who in Whoville climbs to the top of the Eiffelberg Tower and shouts "Yopp" just loud enough that the other animals finally hear the Whos and at last believe Horton.
About the Author
Dr. Seuss published over 40 children's books include the bestselling classics Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. His work has been adapted numerous times, including eleven television specials, three feature films, and a Broadway musical.