The Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant celebrates its 80th anniversary The new matte finish cover makes it a perfect gift Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in childrens literatureas 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 bookthe comic classic in which Horton utters the line I meant what I said and I said what I meant. . . . An elephants faithful one hundred per centwe see his integrity rewarded with a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Told with Dr. Seusss signature rhymes and trademark illustrations this is a tale that will be enjoyed over and over by reader and listener alike. It makes a perfect gift for birthdays and holidays and is ideal for sparking discussions about kindness values and loyalty. As timeless today as it was in 1940 a peeloff 80thanniversary sticker on the front cover also makes it great for collectors show more