The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

Horton the elephant goes to great trouble to protect some very small creatures who make their home on a speck of dust.

Presents humorous, rhyming advice from Dr. Seuss on how to proceed in life,conquer fear, loneliness and confusion, and take charge of one's own actions.

Describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird.

Presents four humorous verse fantasies: "The Sneetches," "The Zax," "The Many Daves," and "What was I scared of?"

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games.

A boy has a difficult time making decisions even though there is a vocal bunch of Hunches to help him.

Relates in verse some of the unusual thinks you can think if only you try.

The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway.

A lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, so she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.