The Butter Battle Book — Dr. Seuss — First Edition, First Printing — Hardcover, 1984

Dr. Seuss

ISBN 10: 0394865804 / ISBN 13: 9780394865805

Published by Random House Children's Books, New York, 1984

About this Item

First Edition, First Printing, with full number line present. Publisher?s original illustrated glossy orange boards. Binding sound and square; spine straight. Light bumps to corners, consistent with careful handling. Front endpaper bears a small bookplate stamp of a previous child owner. All other pages clean, unmarked, and bright throughout. Profusely illustrated by the author. No dust jacket, as published. Condition: Very Good, overall.

Collector?s Note:
Published in 1984, The Butter Battle Book is widely regarded as Dr. Seuss?s most overtly political work, conceived as a Cold War allegory reflecting the nuclear arms race of the late twentieth century. Unlike his earlier titles written primarily for young readers, this book has long attracted adult collectors for its pointed satire and unresolved ending, which departs sharply from the moral certainties typical of children?s literature.
Written during the Reagan?Thatcher era, the story employs Seuss?s signature rhyming text and bold illustrations to depict the escalating conflict between the Yooks and the Zooks?two societies divided by ideology yet nearly identical in practice. First edition, first printing copies are especially sought after for their cultural context and for representing one of the final major thematic statements of Seuss?s career.

Additional pictures are gladly provided on request. Book will be carefully wrapped and boxed securely for safe handling during transit, with international shipping available. [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover.] 56 pp.

Seller Inventory # 2024DS3F

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Butter Battle Book ? Dr. Seuss ? First Edition, First Printing ? Hardcover, 1984
• Publisher: Random House Children's Books, New York
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394865804
• ISBN 13: 9780394865805
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
• Edition: 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's Illustrated
  • Dr. Suess
  • Humor & Satire (Literary)

About this title

Synopsis

In this classic cautionary tale about respecting differences, Dr. Seuss shows how a small—and in this case, very silly—disagreement can escalate into a big problem.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK

“But we Yooks, as you know, when we breakfast or sup, spread our bread,” Grandpa said, “with the butter side up.”

The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they enjoy the tasty treat differently. One prefers the butter side up, the other prefers the butter side down. How far will each side go to prove they’re right?

The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about respect and conflict resolution. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.

About the Author

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into forty-five languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.