The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Author: Dr.Seuss Book review by Jaylynn Trait: greedy The Grinch was greedy because he didn’t like Christmas. Trait: mean The Grinch’s heart was small and maybe that’s why he didn’t like Christmas. Book Recommendation I liked this book because, at the end the Grinch was generous to the town’s people and gave back their presents and Christmas trees.