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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known names in children's literature. He published over 40 children's books, which were often characterized by his imaginative characters and frequent use of rhymed prose. Some of his best known works are The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who.
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Fast Facts
- Born: March 2, 1904
- Birth Name: Theodor Seuss Geisel
- Died: September 24, 1991
- Never had any children of his own
- Won two Academy Awards in the 1940's for war documentaries
- Wrote most of his books in anapestic tetrameter
- Illustrated most of his own books
- Never won a Caldecott Medal or the Newbery Award
- Also wrote under the names Rosetta Stone & Theo LeSieg
- Was very reluctant to allow his work to be adapted
- His fatally ill first wife committed suicide
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Background
The son of brewmasters in the city of Springfield, Massachusettes, Seuss' mother, Henrietta Seuss Geisel, often soothed her children to sleep by "chanting" rhymes remembered from her youth. Ted credited his mother with both his ability and desire to create the rhymes for which he became so well known.
After serving in the army during World War II Seuss got his first big break when Viking Press offered him a contract to illustrate a collection of children's sayings called Boners. Developed as part of a unique joint venture between Houghton Mifflin and Random House, The Cat in the Hat was Seuss' second book and made him the definitive children's book author and illustrator. -
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Dr. Seuss Personal Timeline
- March 2, 1909: Theodor Suess Geisel Born
- 1922-25: Attends Dartmouth College
- 1926: Travels Europe
- 1940: Works as editorial cartoonist for PM Newspaper
- 1943: Joins Army, commander of the Animation Dept. of First Motion Picture Unit
- 1946: Moves to California | Wins Academy Award for Best Documentary
- 1947: Wins Academy Award for Best Documentary
- 1949: Advertising campaign for Ford
- 1956: Receives Doctor of Humane Letters from Dartmouth
- 1958: Becomes president of Beginner Books
- 1968: Receives Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from American International College
- 1976-77: Exhibits artwork at La Jolla Museum
- 1983: Receives Honorary Doctorate of Literature from J.F. Kennedy University
- 1984: Receives Pulitzer Prize
- September 4, 1991: Dies
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Dr. Seuss Links Powered by Google
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Dr. Seuss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Theodor Seuss Geisel - "Dr. Seuss" Biography
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, was born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.catinthehat.org -
Cyber-Seuss Presents The Grinch Song
Cyber-Seuss presents the Grinch song...the uncontested authority on You're A Mean One Mr. Grinchafn.org
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Seusville
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Fan Site: The Dr. Seuss Web Page
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YouTube Video: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" (Time: 02:58)
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Questions and Answers About Dr. Seuss | View All | Ask a Question
View All Dr. Seuss Questions (212) | Ask a QuestionWhat is your favorite Dr. Seuss book or movie? (9 Answers)I too am a fan of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" I love the story of how Grinch transforms from a hater of Christmas, stealing all the trees, deocrations, gifts ... read moreWhat is your favorite Dr. Seuss character? Please explain why and give the book title. (7 Answers)OK, this is so easy and so fun. It's NOT the Grinch, It's not even Horton the Elephant (he's second). Without a doubt, the run away winner of the competition ... read more
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Notable Dr. Seuss Adaptations
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- IMDb: Dr Seuss Complete Filmography
- 1942: Horton Hatches the Egg
- 1944: And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street
- 1951: Gerald McBoing-Boing
- 1953: The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T
- 1966: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 1970: Horton Hears a Who
- 1971: The Cat in the Hat
- 1972: The Lorax
- 1995: Daisy-Head Mayzie
- 2000: Seussical: The Musical
- 2000: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 2003: The Cat in the Hat
- 2008: Horton Hears a Who
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Dr. Seuss on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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RT @Bob_Wheeler: Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. Dr. Seuss http://myloc.me/1pWCn
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Be who U are & say what U feel, for those who mind dont matter & those that matter dont mind~ Theodore Geisel(Dr Seuss)#quote
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@ricky_martin Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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I love this. That it's frm Dr. Suess, even better :) RT @lori_deschene: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” –Dr. Seuss
@kurtlokenvitz | November 09, 2009 03:31 PM
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Dr. Seuss on Amazon | View All
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Manhattan Toy Dr. Seuss Horton - Small - $11.99
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Welcome to the extraordinary world of Dr. Seuss. The magic of Dr. Seuss's popular books comes to life in this fun-filled introduction to the ABCs of reading. Click on a noun and see its picture. Click on a verb to see an action. It's easy f...
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss) - $17.99
Illus. in full color. "Don't be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting....
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Bumkins' top-selling waterproof bibs are made from a soft, lightweight fabric that is truly unique! Bibs come in a variety of fun, lively patterns that stay bright, wash after wash! Clean up has never been easier, bibs wipe clean, rinse off...
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