Yertle the Turtle

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf book
gptkbp:adaptation 1970
animated short film
animated adaptation
gptkbp:associatedWith Mack_and_Yertle
gptkbp:author gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkbp:character Mack
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Yertle's_arrogance
gptkbp:characterTraits selfishness
tyranny
hubris
overconfidence
arrogance
Mack's_desire_for_freedom
Yertle's_quest_for_height
gptkbp:conflict Yertle's_desire_for_power
Yertle_learns_humility
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:criticalReception well-received
gptkbp:culturalHeritage used in educational settings
gptkbp:culturalImpact popular children's story
gptkbp:culturalSignificance teaches lessons on leadership
gptkbp:format hardcover
gptkbp:genre children's literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yertle the Turtle
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkbp:influence inspired environmental themes
gptkbp:influencedBy environmental awareness
social justice themes
political satire
anti-authoritarianism
children's rights themes
Dr._Seuss's_experiences
gptkbp:inspiration turtles
gptkbp:ISBN 978-0-394-80001-2
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy classic children's book
gptkbp:mainCharacter gptkb:Yertle
gptkbp:merchandise toys and games
gptkbp:moral abuse of power leads to downfall
gptkbp:narrativeStyle third-person
rhymed verse
gptkbp:pageCount 64
gptkbp:plot Yertle's_rise_and_fall
gptkbp:publishedIn 1958
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:resolution Mack_topples_Yertle
gptkbp:series none
gptkbp:setting a pond
gptkbp:style whimsical
gptkbp:symbolism turtle as a symbol of humility
gptkbp:targetAudience children
gptkbp:theme pride
gptkbp:wrote popular choice