I was at the library with the kiddo this weekend hunting for some stories. They’re 3, for context. I’m not usually the one getting books, and it took me a little time to find books I was interest in. Found two that turned out to be fun and with some leftist points of view.

First one: “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin illustrated by Betsy Lewin.

A book about cows who have a typewriter. They use that typewriter to write letters to the farmer demanding better working conditions. Its a silly book about cows on strike, light hearted but a good message about the power of collective action.

Second one: “The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!” By Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.

A book about a noisy town where the people sing all day and night. After electing a new mayor, the mayor bans all forms of singing. Until a rooster arrives. Even after the mayor takes away everything the rooster has, the rooster refuses to stop singing. A fun book about speaking truth to power and refusing to be silenced in the face of powerful threats.

In a sea of identity affirming books, it was nice to find these. If you have any similar books feel free to leave them below.

  • Red Wizard 🪄OPEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I am reporting back to say that Dr. Sues is pretty dope. I had no idea and I’m not even sure why! Kiddo is obsessed with The Lorax, The Sneeches is great, and Horton Hears a Who was kinda intense! But a good message regardless. Im sure the library has the Butter Battle Book, I’ll look for it next time im there.

    Its kind of blowng my mind honestly. I had no idea Dr. Sues was so based lol.

    • Wheaties [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Glad to hear! His stuff is great. I feel I should warn you, though, Butter Battle Book is one of those kids books that hits different for adults. It’s about the nuclear arms race – frames it in a way that highlights the absurdity. I listed it ‘cus it’s probably the most explicitly political of Sues’ children’s books, but it’s… it’s heavy.

      This is a short animation he helped produce biased on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQsPq4y7Q20

      Also, feature length Sues is bad, hollywood really butchers the stories. If you can, point to the short animations.