Dr. Seuss’ various books of comedy have delighted children and adults for decades. Behind his clever wordplay, fun characters, and imaginative worlds, there have been some very strong political messages.
Think the Butter Battle Book is just about bread being butters right side up and upside down? Think again! The book is a commentary on the tragic futility of the Nuclear Arms Race.
Dr. Seuss may have written books that kids love, but he was also incredibly political minded. The team at Buzzfeed has taken some of Dr. Seuss’ most politically inspired books and they created some really clever and right on the mark book title changes.
1. The Tragic Futility of the Nuclear Arms Race2. The Racists And Other Stories3. The Inherent Ethical Issues Of Isolationism
4. The Psychological Implications of Holiday-Motivated Materialism
5. The Importance of Environmental Awareness in Industrialized Society
6. The Virtues of Autonomy, Efficiency, and Skepticism
7. How Fear of the Unknown Hinders The Development of Informed Opinions
8. Why Hitler Is Dangerous and Other Stories
Regardless of their subtext, I still read Dr. Seuss stories to my children as if they are nothing more than silly and fun stories. There will be plenty of time to explain the greater purpose of the books when they are older.
