The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

The 500 Hats of Bartholomew CubbinsThis classic treatise on bullying by Dr. Seuss features a foil cover and color enhanced illustrations As topical today as when it was first published in 1938, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is the story of a young peasant (the same as in Bartholomew and the Oobleck a Caldecott Honor Award winner), and his unjust treatment at the hands of King Derwin. While The 500 Hats is one of Dr. Seuss's earliest and lesser known works, it is nevertheless

This classic treatise on bullying by Dr. Seuss features a foil cover and color-enhanced illustrations As topical today as when it was first published in 1938, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is the story of a young peasant (the same as in Bartholomew and the Oobleck--a Caldecott Honor Award-winner), and his unjust treatment at the hands of King Derwin. While The 500 Hats is one of Dr. Seuss's earliest and lesser known works, it is nevertheless totally Seussian and addresses subjects that we know the good doctor was passionate about throughout his life: the abuse of power (as in Yertle the Turtle and Horton Hears a Who); rivalry (as in The Sneetches); and of course, zany good humor (as in The Cat in the Hat and the 43 other books he wrote and illustrated)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/09/1989
ISBN: 9780394844848
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 11.17h x 8.84w x 0.36d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 05/12/2013 pg. 10
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 44 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 9001 / 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1