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- Author: Dr. Seuss
- Genre: Childrens Books
- Publication Date: 1940
- Publisher: Random House
- Pages: 64
- ISBN: 039480077X
- Sequel: Horton Hears a Who
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Horton Hatches the Egg is a children's book by Dr. Seuss, which was first published in 1940 by Random House. A sequel to the book, entitled Horton Hears a Who, was published in 1954. Horton Hatches the Egg was adapted into three animated shorts, and partially inspired the Broadway musical, Seussical, which premiered in 2000.
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Plot Synopsis
Horton Hatches the Egg is about an Elephants named Horton, who is duped by a bird named Mayzie to sit on her egg while she goes off on vacation. Horton is ridiculed by other animals in the jungle and has to endure many obstacles, but he never gives up. Eventually the egg hatches, and the infant inside looks like a cross between Horton and Mayzie.Film Adaptations
In 1942, Merrie Melodies produced a ten minute animated short based on Horton Hatches the Egg. In 1966, a Russian film company made an 18 minute adaptation which was titled, I am Waiting for Nesting. And in 1992, Random House released an adaptation that was narrated by Billy Crystal.
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Horton Hatches the Egg Questions
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How long does it take for snapping turtle eggs to hatch? 2 Answers"Incubation time is temperature-dependent, ranging from 9 to 18 weeks. In cooler climates, hatchlings overwinter in the nest." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comm... read more -
How can I cook an egg? 1 AnswerEggs are the easiest thing to cook. I was making my own scrambled eggs for breakfast before I was seven... but the easiest is to boil an egg. Put an egg in a p... read more -
Egg pickle? 4 AnswersMustard Pickled Eggs - original author J.Murphy --quote all recipes.com---- These pickled eggs are marinated in a cider vinegar that is spiced with mustard and... read more
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Horton Hatches the Egg Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Dr. Seuss
- Seussville
- Wikipeida: Dr. Seuss
- Dr. Seuss Art
- Wikiquote: Dr. Seuss
- The Dr. Seuss Web Page
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