I’m sure most people have a great memory that includes a Dr.
Seuss book. My grandfather LOVED Dr. Seuss books and bought me most of my first
copies as a child. As a kid I could sit for hours listening to someone read to
me and Dr. Seuss books were definitely in that mix.
While almost everyone over the age of five knows who Dr.
Seuss is, I realized I knew nothing about the actual person. Theodor Seuss
Geisel was from Massachusetts and went to Dartmouth College in 1925. While at
school he was caught drinking in his room, during Prohibition, and was forced
to give up his extracurricular activities, which included writing for the
college humor magazine. In order to continue writing he began using the pen
name “Seuss”. Who knew Dr. Seuss was such a rebel? He created many political
cartoons during World War II and was even supported by President
Roosevelt. After the war he began created
many of his children’s books. The Cat in the Hat was specifically
written to help child illiteracy by using under 250 words and a vocabulary
aimed for beginning readers. How awesome is that?
March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, is officially National Read
Across America Day so go out and read!
Here are some of my favorite Dr. Seuss themed Pinterest food finds.
LOVE Dr. S!!!!
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