The Lorax

by Dr. Seuss 
  
As youngsters we loved The Cat in the Hat for its funny pictures and its lyrical rhymes; as adults we came to understand the underlying message. Ahead of his time, Dr. Seuss wrote The Lorax in 1971 and its environmental message is as relevant today as it was then.
 
A great introduction to rhyme for the smallest tots, a lesson in environmental stewardship for adults, and a point of discussion for everyone The Lorax succeeds on every level. 

Random House, 1971, 72 pages, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-394-82337-9