Statements (91)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkb:Horton_Hears_a_Who! |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1990
gptkb:television_special |
| gptkbp:addresses |
the arms race and conflict
|
| gptkbp:antagonist |
The Zook
|
| gptkbp:art_style |
whimsical
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Zooks
gptkb:Yooks the Yooks the Zooks |
| gptkbp:conflict |
escalation of tensions
butter-side up vs butter-side down Yooks vs Zooks |
| gptkbp:controversy |
banned in some schools
|
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
promotes peace
discussed in educational settings discusses themes of rivalry |
| gptkbp:ends_at |
open-ended
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Zooks
gptkb:Yooks |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:The_Butter_Battle_Book_(TV_special)
|
| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:Photographer
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:book
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Butter Battle Book
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
|
| gptkbp:influence |
anti-war movement
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:comic_book
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
received mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-394-80001-2
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:length |
48 pages
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
the narrator
The Yook the Yooks the Zooks |
| gptkbp:message |
questioning authority
the futility of war importance of history value of education importance of peace importance of dialogue impact of propaganda futility of war need for critical thinking value of community importance of dialogue in conflict resolution critique of materialism value of cooperation impact of fear impact of leadership power of choice cycle of violence the absurdity of conflict need for empathy need for understanding consequences of escalation repercussions of hatred role of children in peace |
| gptkbp:moral |
the futility of war
the cost of conflict |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
rhymed verse
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ We’ve got to prepare for the war!”
“ We’ve got to get rid of the butter!” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
48
|
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:military_conflict
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Random_House
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Cat_in_the_Hat
|
| gptkbp:setting |
a fictional land
Yooks and Zooks a fictional land divided by a wall |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:weapon
gptkb:comic_book gptkb:gate butter as a metaphor |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:theme |
war and peace
war and conflict the arms race critique of war critique of waste |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
|