• How the Grinch Stole Christmas

  • By: Dr. Seuss
  • Narrated by: Walter Matthau
  • Length: 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,846 ratings)

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

By: Dr. Seuss
Narrated by: Walter Matthau
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Publisher's summary

The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

©1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

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Wonderful classic Christmas story to listen to with children, but I don't like the Grinch's voice.

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The story of the grinch Who stole Christmas was a success

I really don’t like the Grinch but when he changes I really like him because then he shares the Christmas spirit it’s very fun

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What made the experience of listening to How the Grinch Stole Christmas the most enjoyable?

The reader is almost as good as the original with Boris Karloff.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cindy Lou Who

What does Walter Matthau bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The character in his voice.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Old Favourite with wonderful message.

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Classic

This story never gets old.. a classic that’s fun to read every year.. now that my kids are older.. I read it to myself 🥰🎄

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Fun

Can't let Christmas pass by without a read of the Grinch! I was kind of disappointed in this version, though. I guess I expected Walter Matthau's narration to be more engaging, but I didn't love how he voiced the Grinch. But overall it was a fun listen.

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great classic holiday bed time story. fun for children young and old. awesome story. :)

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Amazing!😍😘

If you love Dr.Seuss you will love this book! Get it for you're little ones and make them listen and read the book to them! Its like I'm not talking at all! I still love Dr.Seuss so much I want to sing about it so much! I lllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeee all the Dr.Seuss books I watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas every year!If you really love to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas you will really love How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie then you will love How The Grinch Stole Christmas story book to! So if I were you I would buy the book before they are all gone!😍😘

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Great Grinch!

This reading of Grinch is wonderful! Walter Matthau is warm and charming!!! We loved it!

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I can picture everything!

Great narration with narrator character voices and music. My son loves listening to this book.

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