Grinch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Grinch |
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The Grinch (right) with his dog Max
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| First appearance | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957) |
| Created by | Dr. Seuss |
| Portrayed by | Jim Carrey (How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)) |
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| Gender | Male |
The Grinch is a famous fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He is best known as the main character of the 1957 children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Many actors have played or voiced him. These include Boris Karloff, Jim Carrey, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Who is The Grinch?
The Grinch is a furry, pear-shaped creature with a cat-like face. He is usually shown as avocado green. He lives alone on a cliff, looking down at the cheerful town of Whoville.
He is known for being grumpy and mean at the start of his stories. People often say he is "as cuddly as a cactus" and "as charming as an eel." He really dislikes the Christmas season. The noises of Christmas, like the singing of Christmas carols, bother him a lot.
Why The Grinch Hates Christmas
The Grinch is very unfriendly and has a bad temper. No one knows exactly why he is this way. The people of Whoville think his heart is "two sizes too small." Because he hates the holiday so much, he decides to ruin Christmas forever.
The Grinch's Plan
With help from his dog, Max, the Grinch dresses up as Santa Claus. He sneaks into the Whos' homes to steal all their presents and decorations. He plans to dump everything off a nearby mountain.
Even after he steals everything, he hears the Whos still singing happily. They are just glad to have each other. This makes him realize that Christmas has a deeper meaning than gifts.
The Grinch's Change of Heart
Feeling inspired, the Grinch stops the Whos' belongings from falling. His heart, which was "two sizes too small," grows three sizes! He returns all the stolen gifts. Then, he happily joins the Whos in their Christmas celebration.
The Grinch is often shown as strong. In the animated TV special and the 2000 live-action movie, he can stop a sleigh full of presents from falling. He even lifts it over his head.
The Grinch's Backstory
In Dr. Seuss's book, it says "no one quite knows the reason" for the Grinch's bad mood. However, the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas gives him a backstory.
In the movie, the Grinch was left alone as a baby in Whoville. He was bullied by a schoolmate named Augustus May Who. He also tried to impress a girl named Martha. When he tried to shave to look good, he was laughed at by everyone except Martha. This made him very resentful and led to his dislike of Christmas.
Images for kids
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Dr. Seuss working on How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in early 1957
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Set of the 2000 Film: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
See also
In Spanish: El Grinch (personaje) para niños
