烏龜王國的老國王試圖擴大自己的疆域，開闊自己的視野，所以他命令他的臣民都來幫他實現這個愿望。但是，當愿望實現時，高高在上的老國王變得自負起來，他對為他付出的臣民沒有一絲感謝，相反卻更加刻薄。終于，最底層、看起來最不起眼的小烏龜不愿為老國王服務，選擇了離開，正是他的離去，致使整個王國的潰敗。不要因為是小事，就忽視它的存在。
In this hilarious book,featuringthree timeless fables, Dr.Seuss explores the pitfalls ofgrowingtoo big for your boots! Withhis unique combination ofhilariousstories, zany pictures andriotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss hasbeendelighting young children andhelping them learn to read foroverfifty years. Creator of thewonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat,andranking among the UK's topten favourite children's authors,Seussis firmly established as aglobal best-seller, with nearly halfamillion books soldworldwide. This delightful book forms part ofthethird stage inHarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrandprogramme.With the relaunchof six more titles in January 2004, suchall-timefavourites as TheLorax, The Foot Book and Yertle the Turtleboastbright new coversthat incorporate much needed guidance onreadinglevels: Blue BackBooks are for parents to share withyoungchildren, Green BackBooks are for budding readers to tackleontheir own, and YellowBack Books are for older, more fluentreadersto enjoy. Yertle theTurtle and other stories belongs to theYellowBack Book range.
