One day strangers come by and want to put Horton and his egg in the circus. Green Eggs and Ham teaches us about the ethics of change when, maybe, we don’t want to change. We, as appraisers, have committed ourselves to USPAP. Eventually, after an extended period of time Mayzie comes back and sees Horton still on her egg. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent!" Green Eggs and Ham teaches us about the ethics of change when, maybe, we don’t want to change. Mayzie's flightiness (pun majorly intended) is just the tip of the moral and ethical iceberg in Horton Hatches the Egg. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Horton gets to return to the jungle with the baby in the end, completing the moral ark of the story. It is a book about the transformative power of love as well as loyalty and responsibility. Horton is kind and trustworthy, but unfortunately, the lazy bird Mayzie takes advantage of his good nature when she leaves Horton to watch her unhatched egg. Horton endures a number of hardships but persists, often stating, "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. Through his love, devotion and dedication to being there, Horton helps to create something beautiful and special. So it didn't come as a complete surprise to encounter the scene in "Horton Hatches the Egg" when hunters point rifles at Horton to kill him. We are all, in our own ways, capable of being Horton. Of course not! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the 1940 book Horton Hatches the Egg and 1954 book Horton Hears a Who!, both by Dr. Seuss.Horton is a kind, sweet-natured elephant who cares about other animals or people. Horton teaches us the ethics of excellence and commitment. Yet Horton, an elephant, does just that. A Promise is a Promise by Robert Munsch. To honor his commitment to that lazy, good-for-nothing Mayzie! “Horton Hatches the Egg” tells the story of an elephant who agrees to temporarily sit on the egg of a bird named Mayzie, who needs to take a short vacation. How about the whole hunting, kidnapping, forced migration, and sold to the circus for slavery thing? One day, Maysie visits the circus. Enriquetachance 7866. Change ), Life Lessons From Dr. Seuss: Helping Horton Hatch the Egg. The moral of the story IS "always keep your promises". Learn how your comment data is processed. So it didn't come as a complete surprise to encounter the scene in "Horton Hatches the Egg" when hunters point rifles at Horton to kill him. Analysis of Horton Hatches The Egg Part One . Perhaps he feels that no one else could do it as well as he does. Your email address will not be published. When the egg hutches, the baby is not a bird. How do we rise to the next challenge? Horton’s commitment to his ethics is his commitment to the ethics of excellence. Dr. Seuss' "Horton Hatches the Egg" narrated by some guy with mad skills. Sometimes the best way to show up is to know when you need a break. So what does an elephant sitting on an egg have to do with the ethics of excellence? One of my favorite books is Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Suess. He wrote so much about the ethics of excellence. Yet his ethics committed him to complete that assignment excellently. While The working title for the book was ‘Horton Hears ‘Em'’. Sometimes it’s about delegating. I am all too familiar with this story. But he adapts. Geisel began work on Horton Hears a Who! After all, “…I meant what I said and I said what I meant! — msh210 22:47, 3 Nov 2004 (UTC) In Theodor Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss) book, “Horton Hatches the Egg,” we find many similarities and character traits between Horton the Elephant and Jesus. ! Mayzie decides not to return to her egg and Horton is stuck sitting on the egg for a long period of time. How about the whole … are great at providing that! She wants her baby bird. As the egg is about to hatch, Maysie decides to reclaim her egg. In Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton once again accepts a responsibility to take care of someone at risk, in this case a bird’s egg that has been abandoned by its mother. Horton is needed by the Whos, just as he was by the egg he hatches in Dr. Seuss's other story, "Horton Hatches the Egg." Horton teaches us the ethics of excellence and commitment. But he made a commitment and “…an elephant’s faithful one hundred percent!”. She at first fails to recognize Horton, but then remembers him. Anyone? The egg, abandoned by its mother, eventually hatches into an “elephant bird” (read the book- I am not doing it justice!). It is a story of love, devotion, and dedication. Dr. Seuss is a treasure trove for coaching. So, what does Horton Hatches the Egg teach us? Report. Your email address will not be published. Does he appreciate people gawking at him when he is a side-show oddity? There is always a value in seeing things from another perspective- coaches (and friends!!!) Or, say, the morals of the circus audiences and Horton's fair-weather-friends? I’d take a vacation, fly off for a rest If I could find someone to stay on my nest! She wants her egg back because it the egg is starting to hatch. He sat and he sat! It is a flying elephant, resembling Horton. The Cat on the Hat teaches about moral responsibility. egg, but never leaves the egg because he made a promise. ( Log Out / 2:14. Thanks for your reply. You have provided all the details, which make sense to include it, into my must-read books list. The book tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who is tricked into sitting on a bird's egg while its mother, Mayzie, takes a permanent vacation to Palm Beach. Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature—as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and "Horton and the Kwuggerbug.") Horton sits on the egg alone for 51 weeks. I need to incorporate Mr. & … I didn't realize until "Horton Hears a Who" how cruel Dr. Seuss books can be at times. The momma bird never returns, but the egg in the nest eventually hatches into an “elephant” bird (read the story). I think I could write an entire book on life lessons from the works of Dr. Seuss. Use these books with a theme of keeping promises and faithfulness to extend the lesson. I don't love how the monkeys capture, whip, beat, and tease Horton in that book. But we shouldn’t have to do it alone. She’s “tired,” “bored” and has a kink in her leg from sitting on the egg all day. ( Log Out / The Dubbed Version Of The Cartoon Short Horton Hatches The Egg (1942) Enjoy!. sics Horton Hatches the Egg and Horton Hears a Who. He teaches us to treat our word as our bond. That is why the theme fits on the story “Horton Hatches An Egg”. Does Horton’s commitment to his own ethics directly shape how and why we do what we do? How I hate it! Yet, Horton abides. But that influence is indirect. Sign me up! Obviously, but he adapts to honor his commitment. Horton … Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Does the seeming impossibility of the commitment overwhelm Horton? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Even the happiness from a great victory can be short lived. Background. As they say, 90% of success is just showing up. The egg hatches an elephant-bird, and it is raised by Horton, who is an elephant. Ultimately, the egg hatches, revealing an elephant-b… Despite rains storms, snow storms, and even being sold to a circus and laughed at by both animals and people, Horton remains true to his word and sits on the egg through it all. I imagine that Horton, the dedicated father he has become, stays up late at night worrying about his child’s future. Part of the answer is actually the first part of Horton Hatches the Egg. I imagine that Horton’s happiness does not stay at 100% for very long. Of course it does. What do we do when life does not reward us as we would like or even as we deserve? During the 51 weeks, Horton faces all kinds of obstacles and reasons not to stick with the plan, but he refuses to give up. Hi Jeannine. Perhaps he feels that he will not be living up to his word if he takes even a short break to stretch his legs and see his friends. The Cat on the Hat teaches about moral responsibility. Horton makes the mistake that so many of us make- believing that there is only one right way to do things and that only he is capable of doing it. Unfortunately, hunters come in the jungle and they got Horton trapped! Are we faithful to it, one hundred percent? Using The Moral of the Story Recording Sheet (Handout One), have students complete question three with the graphic of “the baby” using the following instructions: Use one color (red pen, blue pen, etc.) 2. Playing next. I don't love how the monkeys capture, whip, beat, and tease Horton in that book. His commitment to hatch that egg was, by all rational measure, stupid. “HORTON HATCHES THE EGG” Dr. Seuss Sighed Mayzie, a lazy bird hatching an egg: “I’m tired and I’m bored And I’ve kinks in my leg From sitting, just sitting here day after day. Horton Hatches the Egg is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and published in 1940 by Random House. This is a highly moral tale without a whiff of grim old Aesop. It’s work! Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children’s literature—as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss ( Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and “Horton and the Kwuggerbug.”) In this book—the comic… 0:38. The baby goes home to the jungle with Horton and he is happy as can be. Horton is constantly on display, but keeps nesting the egg. Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature—as well as the star of two books and a short story by Dr. Seuss (Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and "Horton and the Kwuggerbug.") Yes, a little bit, at the beginning. She is ungrateful to Horton. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent!”. I’d much rather play! One of my favorite books is Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Suess. I often imagine that the elephant bird goes back home with Horton and is teased because he is different or that even if not teased by others, he himself feels isolated and alone. ( Log Out / ( Log Out / (And besides, it will cause liberals heads to explode that I am using Dr. Seuss! Thankfully, his suffering is only temporary. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Because Horton was faithful! This Book was also used in the Random House Home Video Series which is entitled "", featuring "If I Ran the Circus". Thanks for your kind words. It is also a wish. At first Seuss called the book ‘Horton Hears … Perhaps Horton fears that others will not be willing. to record Horton’s morals or virtues on any features that came from Horton. Why? In the first part of Horton Hatches The Egg, Horton comes into contact with Mayzie, the lazy bird mother. It is a clear reminder that there is always another view point to any situation. Mayzie sees Horton as the egg is hatching. Sometimes it’s about connecting with others who are dealing with similar issues and learning from them. But all too often it isn’t. Elephants can’t climb trees! So, what does Horton Hatches the Egg teach us? Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:04 — 15.2MB). He meant what he said…And he said what he meant…And they sent him home happy, One hundred per cent!” We all want to believe that our hard work will be rewarded; That all the blood, sweat, and tears that we pour into our careers, our relationships, and our children will pay off and that we will be one hundred percent happy. Does the cold intimidate him? Browse more videos. He takes on responsibilities and plugs away even when it is hard. No. Lesson Extension and Reading Resources. Directed by Robert "Bob" Clampett, "Horton Hatches the Egg" is a wonderful Warner Bros. cartoon based on the Dr. Seuss fable. in the fall of 1953. Jerkass : Mayzie is very obnoxious because she accuses Horton of stealing the egg when she asked him to sit on it. Horton Hatches the Egg is the story of an irresponsi-ble bird named Maysie who asks Horton the elephant to sit on her egg for just a few minutes while she takes a break. How the Grinch Stole Christmas teaches us about the ethics of service to others. Both books are entertaining and still widely used to teach children to read and also to emphasize the value of moral virtue. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful insight. Sad Horton is willing to give it up because it is, technically, her baby bird. And perhaps it should be like that. This time, Horton has his hands full as he tries his best to take care of a lazy bird named Mayzie's egg while she goes off to take a vacation. 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