The Lorax was written by Dr. Seuss in 1971. This book is didactic because it is intended to teach a lesson about the environment and the importance of preserving it. This was possibly Seuss' most controversial work because at the time it was written bad press was being released on environmental issues unfolding in the United States. The Lorax was actually banned in some schools and libraries in regions with timber economies for its anti-forest industry content.
The book is about two characters with different goals in mind one, the tree loving Lorax and one, the money loving Once-ler. The money loving Once-ler is cutting down trees to make money, he can not cut them down fast enough so he makes a machine that cuts several at a time. The tree loving Lorax is trying to convince the Once-ler of the damage that he is doing.
There are still didactic children's books today such as those that teach lessons about being kind to others and about being yourself and not always following others. Some examples are Have You Filled a Buket Today? by Carol McCloud and I DOUBLE Dare You by Dana Lehman. I believe that these types of books will continue to be popular in teaching children (and parents) lessons for years to come.
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