The Lorax is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1971. It chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, who speaks for the trees against the Once-ler. He was able to create a story addressing economic and environmental issues without it being dull. The story is trying to tell us that unspoiled wilderness is a thing to treasure, we must speak for the trees and all other living things, in nature every action has a reaction.