Dr. Seuss

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“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.

Author Bookshelf
		Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook Written by Georgeanne Brennan Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Ever wonder what green eggs and ham really taste like? They're yummy. And now everyone can whip up a batch for themselves using this fabulous cookbook. Filled with simple, scrumptious, wacky recipes for such foods as Cat in the Hat Pudding and Moose Juice and Schlopp, this unique cookbook will have... Read More
		The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in color. A read-aloud telling what happened when Bartholomew couldn't take his hat off before the king. "A lovely bit of tom-foolery which keeps up the suspense and surprise until the last page."--The New York Times.   Read More
		The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in color. A read-aloud telling what happened when Bartholomew couldn't take his hat off before the king. Read More
		All Aboard the Circus McGurkus Written by Dr. Seuss Board ALL ABOARD! This Seussian, train-shaped board book with big, bold flaps lets babies and toddlers engage in a rollicking game of “Lift the Flap.” Sturdy board pages and an accordion binding lets the fun unfold and makes the perfect nursery room decoration. Read More
		And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street Written by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in full color. As little Marco describes the horse and wagon he saw on Mulberry Street, they are transformed into an elephant and a band wagon with a retinue of police. "A fresh, inspiring picture-story book with an appeal to the child's imagination."--Horn Book.   Read More
		And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street Written by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in full color. As little Marco describes the horse and wagon he saw on Mulberry Street, they are transformed into an elephant and a band wagon with a retinue of police. Read More
		Bartholomew and the Oobleck Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in color by the author. An ooey-gooey, green oobleck was not exactly what the king had in mind when he ordered something extra-special from his royal magicians.   Read More
		Bartholomew and the Oobleck Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in color by the author. An ooey-gooey, green oobleck was not exactly what the king had in mind when he ordered something extra-special from his royal magicians.   Read More
		The Big Green Book of Beginner Books Written by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by James Stevenson, George Booth, Roy McKie and Michael Smollin Hardcover What could make a better present than a Beginner Book written by Dr. Seuss? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We’ve taken the complete text and art of Great Day for Up! (illustrated by Quentin Blake); I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! (illustrated by James Stevenson)... Read More
		The Butter Battle Book Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in full color. Read More
		The Butter Battle Book Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in full color. "Dr. Seuss chronicles the feud between the Yooks and the Zooks from slingshots through sophisticated weaponry, until each side has the capacity to destroy the world. The language amuses, the drawings are zesty and humorous, and the demand for this book will be large."--School Library Journal. "Provocative... Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Written by Dr. Seuss Package Illus. in color. The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day when there is work to be done. From the Hardcover edition. Read More
		Cat In The Hat French Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Songbook Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in full color. This classically wacky songbook contains 19 Seuss-songs for the beginning singer. There are lively songs like "Plinker Plunker" and "The No Laugh Race," bedtime songs like "Lullaby for Mr. Benjamin B. Bickelbaum," and just plain silly songs like "Cry a Pint." With a sturdy binding that opens... Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Written by Dr. Seuss Translated by Carlos Rivera Hardcover Translated by Carlos Rivera.   Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Book & CD Written by Dr. Seuss Package Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in color. The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day when there is work to be done. Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in color. The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day when there is work to be done. "Highly recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.   Read More
		The Cat in the Hat in English and French Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Cat lovers and francophiles rejoice—The Cat in the Hat in English and French is back in print! First published in 1967, this bilingual edition of the beloved classic has been unavailable for over a decade. Perfect for teaching beginning readers simple, conversational French or English, the story is here on each... Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in... Read More
		The Cat in the Hat Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Library Binding Illus. in color. The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries."--(starred) School Library Journal.    Read More
		The Cat's Quizzer Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in full color. The Cat in the Hat challenges readers with seemingly silly questions: Do pineapples grow on pine or apple trees? Do roosters sleep on their backs or sides? Kids will pick up a host of oddball facts, have fun juggling sense and nonsense, and exercise their imaginations.   Read More
		Circus McGurkus 1, 2, 3! Written by Dr. Seuss Non-traditional book THIS SEUSSIAN, DELUXE cloth book is a bouncy, first counting book for babies and toddlers. Based on Dr. Seuss’s imaginative classic, If I Ran the Circus, these soft, fluffy pages are filled with multi-sensory elements and super Seussian rhyme. From a drum-tummied Snumm complete with rattle to four horn-tooting apes with... Read More
		Daisy-Head Mayzie Written by Dr. Seuss Hardcover When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew's head, she is faced with her classmates' taunts, her parents' dismay, and a publicity agent's greed. How poor Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortune makes an endearing morality tale for our time--and for all ages... Read More
		Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Written by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Hardcover Illus. in full color. Children will be cheered just contemplating the outrageous array of troubles they're lucky they don't have.   Read More