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Dr. SeussDr. Seuss
Theodore Seuss Theodore Seuss GeiselGeisel
By Denise ScarbroughBy Denise Scarbrough
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Dr. Seuss in the 1900’sDr. Seuss in the 1900’s
Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904. His mother and father named him Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Dr. Seuss in the 1910’sDr. Seuss in the 1910’s
Dr. Seuss went to school too. He used to draw crazy pictures on all of his schoolbooks. His parents worried about him being too silly. He had a big imagination!
Dr. Seuss in the 1920’sDr. Seuss in the 1920’s
Dr. Seuss graduated from Dartmouth College in 1925.
He began his career as a cartoonist and married Helen Palmer in 1927.
Dr. Seuss in the 1930’sDr. Seuss in the 1930’s
In 1936, Dr. Seuss wrote his first book. He sent it to fourty-three publishers. Finally, a friend published And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street in 1937.
Dr. Suess in the 1940’sDr. Suess in the 1940’s
Dr. Seuss joined the army.
Horton Hatches the Egg was published.
He won three Academy Awards.
Dr. Suess in the 1950’sDr. Suess in the 1950’s
The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat was published in 1956. Dr. Seuss became founder and president of Beginner Books, Random House, Inc.
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Dr. Seuss in the 1960’sDr. Seuss in the 1960’s
Green Eggs and HamGreen Eggs and Ham was published in 1960. was published in 1960. He wrote it because of a bet he made with He wrote it because of a bet he made with a friend.a friend.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue FishOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish was was also published in 1960.also published in 1960.
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Dr. Seuss in the 1970’sDr. Seuss in the 1970’s
In 1970, Horton Hears a Who! was aired on television.
The Cat in the Hat also aired on television.
Dr. Seuss in the 1980’sDr. Seuss in the 1980’sDr. Seuss won the Pultizer Prize for his contribution to children’s literature in 1984. He continued to have books published. Oh The Places You’ll Go! was published in 1986.
Dr. Seuss in the 1990’sDr. Seuss in the 1990’s
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In 1991, Dr. Seuss died.
His friends completed Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! and it was published in 1998.
Dr. Seuss in the 2000’sDr. Seuss in the 2000’s
Adults and children celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday each year.
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You may visit Seussville and play interesting and fun games.
Seuss’ Wish
Fast FactsFast Facts•Dr. Seuss’ real name is Theodore Geisel.
•The Cat In The Hat Movie was made after his death. Even though the hats can be bought in many colors, Dr. Seuss’ cat wore a red and white hat.
•He was concerned with environmental issues.
•He wrote for both children and adults. The Seven Lady Godivas was written for adults.
•Max was the dog’s name in the Grinch that Stole Christmas.
•The Grinch’s heart was two sizes too small.
•Dr. Seuss used nonsense words like wocket to rhyme real words like pocket. Another example is bofa and sofa.
Play Word Family Rhyme Time!
Celebrate his Birthday !
Trivia Quiz: Dr Seuss Trivia
Click on the pictures that rhyme with cat.
1950’s
Rat rhymes with cat!
Bat rhymes with cat!
Bat rhymes with cat.
Cow does not rhyme with cat.
Pin does not rhyme with cat.
Hat rhymes with cat.
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