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

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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>