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Dr. SeussThe master of children’s books
By: Abby McMurry9/13/11
Theodor Seuss Geisel
• Theodor Seuss Geisel (Ted) was born on Howard Street in Springfield Massachusetts.
• Ted attend Dartmouth College.• He would become a famous write, and gave his mother
credit for inspiring the rhythms he used. • Dr. Seuss past away on September 24, 1994
OH the books he would write!
• Dr. Seuss wrote 44 children’s books during his career.
• The books were made in fifteen different languages.
• 200 million copies of Dr. Seuss books were made.
• These books included books like….
The Cat in the Hat
“ Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun But you have to know how” ~ The Cat in the Hat
http://www.readingwell.com/pg-drseuss.htm
Green Eggs and Ham
“ I do not like themSam-I-am. I do not like green Eggs and ham.”~Green Eggs and Ham
Yertle the Turtle
“ I'm Yertle the TurtleOh, marvelous me!For I am the ruler ofall that I see.”~Yertle the Turtle
Horton Hears A WHO!
“ Because, after all, a person’s a person no matter how small”~Horton Hears A Who
Accomplishments• Seuss was editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern
at Dartmouth College.• He wrote 44 children’s books• Close to 11 television show got their ideas from
Seuss• His books inspired a Broad-way musical and
feature length motion picture.• Honors include: Two Academy awards, two
Emmy awards, a Peabody Award and Pulitzer Award.
Fun for Parents and children a like
• This website is a fun place to learn a little bit more about Dr. Seuss’s books.
www.seussville.com
Citations
• Theodor Seuss Geisel - "Dr. Seuss" Biography. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.catinthehat.org>.
• Dr. Seuss | Seussville.com. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.seussville.com>.
• Early Moments Children's Book Club. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.earlymoments.com>