A Seussical Day, Indeed!

By Kristin Masters. Aug 27, 2012. 3:29 AM.

Topics: Children's Books

Born on March 2, 1904 Theodore Seuss Geisel was a cartoonist, poet, and author. Better known as Dr. Seuss, he wrote and illustrated some of the most beloved children's books of our time--and numerous humorous pieces for adults as well. A look at some of Dr. Seuss' iconic works:

The Cat in the Hat
Geisel wrote The Cat in the Hat (1957) in response to a challenge that he write a book that first graders couldn't put down. He claimed the book took nine months because of the difficulties of using a limited number of words. Only one word("another") has three syllables.


Oh the Places You'll Go

Perhaps an a propos reminder for today: "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed. (98¾% guaranteed.)" Oh, the Places You'll Go (1990)

 

Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham (1960) was the result of a bet between Geisel and Bennet Cerf, his publisher. Cerf challenged Geisel to write a book using only fifty words, which Geisel accomplished with this best-selling children's story.

 

Horton Hatches the Egg

 "I meant what I said and I said what I meant, And an elephant's faithful, one hundred per cent!" Horton Hatches the Egg (1940)



Kristin Masters
Master Content Brain. You think it, she writes it, no good thought remains unposted. Sprinkles pixie dust on Google+, newsletters, blog, facebook, twitter and just about everything else.


 

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