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The Butter Battle Book

Part of Classic Seuss

Author Dr. Seuss
$9.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
On sale Nov 05, 2013 | 9780385379458
Age 5-9 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD800L | Fountas & Pinnell P
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
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In this classic cautionary tale about respecting differences, Dr. Seuss shows how a small—and in this case, very silly—disagreement can escalate into a big problem.

“But we Yooks, as you know, when we breakfast or sup, spread our bread,” Grandpa said, “with the butter side up.”

The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they enjoy the tasty treat differently. One prefers the butter side up, the other prefers the butter side down. How far will each side go to prove they’re right?

The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about respect and conflict resolution. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.
  • WINNER | 1984
    Wisconsin Golden Archer Book Award
  • WINNER | 1983
    New York Times Notable Book
"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal.

"Provocative, packs an allegorical punch. The parade of increasingly elaborate (and ridiculous) armaments makes a telling point."--Booklist.  

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Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

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In this classic cautionary tale about respecting differences, Dr. Seuss shows how a small—and in this case, very silly—disagreement can escalate into a big problem.

“But we Yooks, as you know, when we breakfast or sup, spread our bread,” Grandpa said, “with the butter side up.”

The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they enjoy the tasty treat differently. One prefers the butter side up, the other prefers the butter side down. How far will each side go to prove they’re right?

The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about respect and conflict resolution. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1984
    Wisconsin Golden Archer Book Award
  • WINNER | 1983
    New York Times Notable Book

Praise

"Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal.

"Provocative, packs an allegorical punch. The parade of increasingly elaborate (and ridiculous) armaments makes a telling point."--Booklist.  

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Classroom Activities for The Butter Battle Book

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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  • The Butter Battle Book
    The Butter Battle Book
    (New York Times Notable Book of the Year)
    Dr. Seuss
    9780394865805
    $16.99 US
    Hardcover
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 1984
  • The Butter Battle Book
    The Butter Battle Book
    (New York Times Notable Book of the Year)
    Dr. Seuss
    9780394865805
    $16.99 US
    Hardcover
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 1984

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