The Sneetches by Dr Seuss
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The Sneetches
The Sneetches is one of Dr Seuss's most under-rated stories and for some inexplicable reason it is not as widely known as many of his other books; this lens gives an overview of the story, the characters and the message behind the story.
The Sneetches is a superb tale of two groups of creatures, separated by class, differing only by a star on the belly or not. The star-belly Sneetches control all the best trappings of society whilst those without stars are social outcasts.
Into this backdrop comes Sylvester McMonkey-McBean an entrepreneur with a message and high technology to take advantage of the ridiculous social divide that the Sneetches have made for themselves.
Fortunately, despite being taken advantage of to the last dollar, the Sneetches are able to come together in unity.
This story has obvious parallels with real life racisim, political divisions, class divides and one cannot fail to think that if everyone was forced to read The Sneetches the world would contain rather less injustice. Indeed, the story was used by the UN to foster racial tolerance in Bosnia.
The Sneetches
Get your own copy of The Sneetches
The Sneetches and Other Stories
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
To fully appreciate the humour, the illustrations, the allegorical messages and wonderful ryhming text, get your own copy of Dr Seuss's "The Sneetches" so that you can read it again and again at your own frankfurter roasts and marshmallow toasts.
Star-belly Sneetches - The Elite Of Sneetch Society
The Star-belly Sneetches are the "High-society" of Sneetch culture and benefit from frankfurter roasts and marshmallow toasts on the beach.These Sneetches walk with their snoots in the air and declare that they will have nothing to do with the Sneetches without stars.
This bigotry begins at childhood when it appears that only Star-belly Sneetch children can play ball.
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Plain-bellied Sneetches - The Downtrodden Poor
The Plain-bellied Sneetches do not have stars upon thars; they are the downtrodden poor of Sneetch society.These Sneetches spend their time moping around as they are denied access to the social gatherings of the star-bellied Sneetches and get left in the dark.
The Plain-bellied Sneetches spend their time longing for stars upon thars and this is what makes them so vulnerable to seduction by Sylvester McMonkey-McBean.
Sylvester McMonkey-McBean - A Populist Scoundrel
Sylvester McMonkey-McBean is an entrepreneur who offers hope to the lowly Plain-bellied Sneetches by offering them the use of his star-on-machine.However, it soon becomes clear that McMonkey-McBean is no champion of the lower classes; in fact all he cares about is making money and he is quite happy to take all the cash out of the Sneetch economy. Additionally, McMonkey-McBean encourages the crazy, almost self-destructing behaviour that the Sneetches adopt by continually going from the star-on-machine to the star-off-machine and back to the star-on-machine etc.
Eventually, Sylvester McMonkey-McBean vanishes once the charlatan has robbed the Sneetches of all their money. However, the fortunate result is that the Sneetches have no idea who is who by this time and both Star-bellied Sneetches and Plain-bellied Sneetches live together in harmony.
I think a lot of people will recognise Sylvester McMonkey-McBean as a politician/businessman they are aware of.
The Sneetches First Edition
Fans of The Sneetches can worship their idols with this first edition of the story.
Which of These Are You?
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Sneetch Dr. Seuss Stuffed Plush Doll Large Gently Used
Amazon Price: $45.98 (as of 02/17/2012)
Have your very own frankfurter roasts and marshmallow toasts with this "The Sneetches" plush toy: please, no snoots in the air though, I don't want to encourage bigotry or social division.
More Dr Seuss Plush Toys can be found here: Dr Seuss Plush Toys.
Teaching Tolerance With The Sneetches
The Sneetches has obvious messages about tolerance of those that are different and there are a number of lesson plans for teachers on the internet based on this theme and The Sneetches book.
Here is a link to one such lesson: Teaching Tolerance With The Sneetches.
Here is what Audrey Geisel had to say about The Sneetches being translated into Sebo-Croat; "Since my husband died, much has happened that I would have dearly loved to share with him, but none more than to have had him see his Sneetches, whose only territory has been beaches, now have the opportunity to teach their lesson of tolerance in a far more important theater of operations: the minds of the children of Bosnia. He would regard this as among his finest achievements."
The Sneetches Book Review
Read my review of Dr Seuss's "The Sneetches"
For readers who would like to know more about Dr Seuss's "The Sneetches" I have placed a short review of the book here: The Sneetches" by Dr Seuss. There are many other book reviews on there too, please check out the link if you are a book lover.The Sneetches is a book I have loved since I was a child and I can't seem to stop reading it or writing about it. I hope others enjoy it as much as I do.
Sneetches Bookmark
Have a Sneetch in every book.
BOOKMARKS THE SNEETCHES
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If you like the book "The Sneetches" the natural thing is to have a Sneetch bookmark too. This bookmark has two Sneetches for you; a Star-belly Sneetch and a Sneetch without a star upon thars.
More Dr Seuss Bookmarks can be found here: Dr Seuss Bookmark Collection.
The Sneetches App
The Sneetches - Dr. Seuss
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
Be the best mobile device owner on the beaches with this Dr Seuss's The Sneetches App for Android software. The dodgy Sylvester McMonkey McBean comes to life and takes all The Sneetches cash on your screen as you read along yourself or listen to the narrated version as you turn the "pages" at your own pace.
Sylvester McMonkey McBean's Sneetch Belly Game
At Seussville.com there is an amusing little game hosted by Sylvester McMonkey McBean based on Sneetches and the Star-on/off Machine: Sneetches Game.
Sneetches T-shirt
Sneetches on your belly
Dr. Seuss - I Only Date Stars Juniors T-Shirt
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This great Dr Seuss T-shirt depicts two Sneetches, one with a star-upon-thars and one without. Both Sneetches are smiling, suggesting that they have put the machinations of Sylvester McMonkey McBean behind them. Wearing this Sneetch t-shirt with the caption "I only date stars" will certainly get you noticed.
Sneetches V Neck Shirt
Sneetches, XXX-Large
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This interesting Sneetches T Shirt features two outlined Sneetches blended into a stylish pattern on a brown background with colourful trim. This ladies' Dr Seuss shirt is wonderfully unique and can be worn for many occasions with confidence.
Customizable Starbellies T Shirt
Another cute Sneetch t-shirt
Starbellies T Shirt
Zazzle Price: From $13.30
This Dr Seuss T Shirt is decorated with a star on the belly for the wearer to emulate the high class Sneetches. This t-shirt comes in a variety of colours and cuts so take a look to see if there is something to suit you.
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This t-shirt can be customized to contain any text you like on the front and back, so you can add your own Sneetch caption or your favourite line from the book.
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Sneetches Art Prints
A number of Dr Seuss's illustrations are available as limited edition prints from Drseussart.com.Three Sneetches prints are available;
Sneetches Collectibles
Finding a Sneetch bargain or a rare Sneetch product is made easier on eBay. Take a look at the items listed here or search eBay's listings.
Sneetches Links
The Quick-star Belly Sneetches
A skeptical look at marketing based on the Sneetches.
I love Sneetches and I dont care what you say.
A facebook group for Sneetch lovers.
The Sneetches.
The Myspace page of a band called "The Sneetches".
Sneetches Flashcards.
A set of flashcards based on Dr Seuss Sneetches.
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Fans of The Sneetches are sure to fall in love with these other well-loved Dr Seuss books, all memorable for their wonderful rhymes and strange illustrations.
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What do you think of The Sneetches?
Please let me know what you think of The Sneetches and this lens about them. If you have another favourite Dr Seuss book, then let me know which it is here.
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Tolovaj
Jan 18, 2012 @ 12:30 pm | delete
- I think we all can relate with this story. We'll always be divided on those with and those without, won't we?
Thanks for highlighting this intriguing book!
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Dec 30, 2011 @ 10:29 am | delete
- What a great lens - on a very under-rated topic.!
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dannydeu
Dec 15, 2011 @ 12:50 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed your love for the The Sneetches. As a father of three children under 6 years old, it is all about The Sneetches. My personal favorite and also one of my daughters is Green Eggs and Ham. Thank You for your posts, and the love you have for great children's books.
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CarolynSimonsen
Dec 13, 2011 @ 7:38 am | delete
- Great Lens!!
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LaRhonda1
Dec 7, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
- I love Dr Seuss books! I still as an adult read them to my nephews, who love them as well.
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