March 2 is Dr. Seuss's birthday, and every year millions of children and adults across the country celebrate this momentous occasion by reading!
Who is Dr. Seuss?
“A person’s a person, no matter how small,” Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, would say. “Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted.”
Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature. At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927. Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time. His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty. Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit. He coined the phrase, “Quick, Henry, the Flit!” which became a popular expression.
Geisel published his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
Fun facts about Dr. Seuss in honor of his 115th birthday
1. Theodor Seuss Geisel says he adopted the pen name "Dr. Seuss" because he was saving his real name for the Great American Novel he intended to write one day.
2. Dr. Seuss was not a doctor. He briefly studied English literature at Oxford after graduating from Dartmouth but instead became a cartoonist. In 1955, Dartmouth awarded him an honorary doctorate.
3. Only four of the 44 books Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated are written in prose.
4. Dr. Seuss wrote "The Cat in the Hat" because he was concerned about kids learning to read. A publisher reportedly challenged him to "Write me a story that first-graders can't put down!”
5. Dr. Seuss has received two Emmys, a Peabody award and a Pulitzer Prize (special citation).
Unwrapping his genius
Baby and Toddler ( 0-2 )
by Dr. Seuss
This super simple, rhymed board book adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s classic Beginner Book is perfect for babies and toddlers, and a great way to teach the alphabet. Remember, the sooner they can read, the sooner your kids can dive into books further down this list! Also check out Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3.
by Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Is your toddler starting to grow their vocabulary? Then it’s time to tackle Dr. Seuss’s 100 First Words! Featuring the Little Cat characters from The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, this adorable board book makes learning new words fun!
by Dr. Seuss
Babies of all ages will be laughing with — and at — their parents as they struggle to blab such blibber blubber as muddle puddle tweetle poodle beetle noodle bottle paddle battle in this sturdy board book adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book!
A never-before-published Dr. Seuss book about creating and looking at art! Launching Sept. 3, 2019.
* by Dr. Seuss
* illustrated by Andrew Joyner
Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide!
Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others—all of which feature a horse! Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.
Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss’s original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with “real-life” art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher’s Notes discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss’s interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and information about each of the artists and art reproductions in the book.
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Pre-K ( 3-5 )
by Dr. Seuss
Challenge your preschooler to tell you which of the animals are real and which are imaginary in this new Bright and Early Book illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, and Dr. Seuss’s ABC. And if you want to up the ante, pull out Dr. Seuss’s Book of Colors and make reading time more colorful and educational at the same time!
by Dr. Seuss
This classic celebration of the imagination belongs on every child's bookshelf! Starting with five simple fish, it features characters more and more exotic — from the can-opening Zans to the boxing Gox to the winking Yink who drinks pink ink! As it says in the book: “from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
by Dr. Seuss
What did you expect? Any self-respecting list of Dr. Seuss books has to include the extraordinary Cat in the Hat! Combine one snowy day, two children, one irrepressible feline, a big pink spot, and a hat full of Little Cats, and you’ve got The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, a story for the ages and a perfect introduction to Dr. Seuss’s unique humour and way with a rhyme.
I will read it in my town, I will read it all around, I will read it in my chair, I will read it anywhere! Kids will laugh out loud and maybe even be inspired to try something new after spending time with Sam-I-am as he insists that his friend try this delectable dish.
Growing Readers ( 6-8 )
by Dr. Seuss
- This was Dr. Seuss’s first book for children and it is still one of his best. A boy turns an ordinary walk down Mulberry Street into an extraordinary event, proving that a little imagination can go a long way!
by Dr. Seuss
A story with a deeper meaning about the futility of war also teaches children about accepting and respecting differences.
by Dr. Seuss
This is the only Dr. Seuss book I have memorized, recited to countless children, and seen used to teach the concept of rights in law school and to discuss environmental issues in college. Who would have thought that one grouchy mustachioed creature would have such a lasting impact?
by Dr. Seuss
Featuring one of the most iconic characters ever created by Dr. Seuss, this beloved picture book about the true meaning of Christmas will stay with you long after you take the tree down.
by Dr. Seuss
There are lots of things to be scared of, but maybe, just maybe, an empty pair of pants isn’t one of them. Featuring glow-in-the dark ink on every page, this is a perfect choice for bedtime reading!
All Ages
by Dr. Seuss
If you’re ever feeling down, discouraged, or unmotivated, Seuss-isms! will pick you up in no time. Filled with words of wisdom from Dr. Seuss’s most beloved books, you’ll be re-energized and ready to take on the world when you’re done reading this collection.
by Dr. Seuss
Anyone facing a life transition will be inspired by this moving look at overcoming obstacles, setting out on your own, and facing everything that life has to throw at you. A fabulous graduation present for high school and college seniors!
by Dr. Seuss
Leave it to Dr. Seuss to try to make old age funny. From the physical ailments, undignified medical exams, time spent in waiting rooms, countless insurance forms, and complicated pill-taking regimens — nothing is out of bounds in this rhyming exploration of senior citizenship!
A never-before-published Dr. Seuss book about creating and looking at art! Launching Sept. 3, 2019.
* by Dr. Seuss
* illustrated by Andrew Joyner
Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide!
Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others—all of which feature a horse! Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.
Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss’s original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with “real-life” art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher’s Notes discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss’s interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and information about each of the artists and art reproductions in the book.
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