The Butter Battle Book
By Dr. Seuss
Author Dr. Seuss
This book fits these categories
Y Y
Classification Picture Book
Acceptable grade levels Elementary - 3rd through adult
Concepts/ Topics covered in book:
In his indomitable way Dr. Seuss addresses the foolishness and dangers of the nuclear arms race . Written in 1984, the fact that the world is not a safer place over 25 years later is disheartening. But we must keep trying and one way is to share this book with everyone you know. A great present for all our world leaders.
.Guiding Questions/Activities
Before reading
What is competition?
Have you ever played a game or sporting event that ended with a fight or bad feelings?
Have you ever tried to win a race or sporting event by buying better equipment or practicing more?
After reading:
What were the Yooks and Zooks fighting about?
How did getting more deadly weapons solve their differences?
How else could they have dealt with their differences?
Sing BobBlue's the Mr. President Song and compare the sticker battle to the book. Have children write their own versions of a "silly battle" story or song.
Teacher's Guide for this book
http://library.uncc.edu/files/5/cimc/pdfs/units/butterbattle%20.pdf
About the Author
Awards
NY Times Notable Book