What is it about Dr. Seuss? He is a mere children's book author, but he has managed to become so well-loved that even adults enjoy him. March 2, his birthday. Little did the child know his works would be some of the most famous in the childhood world. He was born in Springfield, Mass. A nearby road, for the fans to relate, was called Mulberry Street. He was born with the name Theodore Geisel. His father, also a Theodore Geisel taught him many morals and values. His mother, Henrietta Seuss, read to him as a child encouraged his sense of humor. The younger Theodore Geisel loved reading so much that he spent just as much time in a library as in his classroom. At the age of six, he was already reading the classics. His favorite author of the time being Jonathon Swift. Geisel grew up during the WWI era and, being as his parents were of German decent, he, an American raised child, was often taunted by the other children. However, he didn't make this a reason for hiding away. He attended Dartmith College where he joined on as a cartoonist for the school newspaper. LAter, he attended Oxford to study the arts of literature, but was easily bored by the Gothic literature set before him. The tragedy of how things were did not interest him. It was how things are percieved by imagination that interested him. At Oxford, he met Helen Palmer, whom he later married. Helen talked Geisel into droppping Oxford and taking a trip through Europe. During his time abroad, he came to the conclusion that adults took life far too seriously. It was his goal to always remain perceptive on a child's level. But even at such a task, he was a perfectionist. The words of his father may have been a cause. No matter how small the task, strive for perfection. His father gave him several helpful words to live by. Another being, as he presented a gift of a fossilized dinosaur footprint, Even when we are extinct, we are able to forever leave a footprint behind. If his name is Theodore Geisel, why the name Dr. Seuss? While at college, he and some classmates had a small drinking session. After being caught, he used his mother's maiden name, Seuss to keep submitting to the newspaper. After college, he came into advertizing. But, he later began to work for Judge Magazine where he used scientific satire to amuse readers. This Science By Seuss was where he aquired the full pen name: Dr. Seuss. But, several of his books are under yet another pen name: T. Lesieg. Does it look familiar? It should. It's Geisel spelled backwards! Dr. Seuss tried keeping courage and loyalty in all he worked on. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton, no matter what would not break his word and remained on the egg until Maisy, the mother bird returned. This book has several meanings. Horton is the couragious and loyal party, fearing not even the hunters. Maisy represents that just because you have a child, it doesn't mean you are automatically a fit parent. Originally, Horton, Maisy, and the elephant bird, later named Norton by The Wobulous World of Dr. Seuss on Nickelodeon, was a political cartoon for WWII. In 1936, Seuss wrote To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. He came across the idea coming home from a boat trip. The stormy weather made the boat rock. To keep his mind off the rocking, he wrote. the beating of the waves however created a beat. The tune that came to mind becaem the title. It may be a great book, but it took a long hard beating. 27 rejections is enough to discourage anyone, but that 28th publisher said yes. Imagination was very important to Seuss. In his book, he wanted to show teachers and parents how their words may stunt a child's creative development. How they smother it rather than mother it, as he once said. During WWII, he was Captain and stayed at Fort Fox. During his WWII experience, he drew his only angry pictures ever. He and his wife, Helen also created a documenary called Hitler Lives. It was to show America that we should be warey of something coming in the future and to take actions to prevent repeating history. Yertle the Turtle was a fine example of his satire. Yertle was to play the part of Hitler and the Nazi party, walking over those he was suppose to care for. But, all he wanted was power. At the end, Yertle falls from his throne and into the mud at his people's feet. It was not always a pleasant topic on his mind, but he felt people should be aware of what was around them. The Butter Battle Book was accused of being too frightening for children. But, Seuss said the same, that children had to be aware of what was going on around them. During the 50's, Seuss tried writing more children's books, but ended up throwing 95% of his work out. The drawings were no problem, but the words were hard for him. One day, however, as a dare for children's school books, Seuss was dared to write a book to replace the Dick-and-Jane books of the kindergarten group. But, this book had to be using a list of basic words. Seuss found it horribly challenging and decided to take the first two rhyming words and make it the title. The result is the Seuss mascot, The Cat in the Hat. It was completed in 61 pages and 225 words. 1/4 of a million copies were sold in the first year. It was his first big break as a children's writer, which is perhaps why Cat in the Hat, to this day, represents the writer's works. Soon after, Seuss pulled another thrill. He wrote Green Eggs and Ham. It was meant to show that adults, as well as children, should not be afraid to try new things. No matter how frightening they may look, one might find enjoyment. The other amazement is it only took 50 words. To this day, we may all agree, thank to Ron Howard, Geisel's second wife, and Jim Carrey, as well as the rest of the cast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is Seuss' best story and the most beloved. The Grinch was Dr. Seuss' most favorite character, with the cat in close compitition. He wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas to let out his feelings of anger. The season was becoming too commercial for his liking and the Grinch let out his anger, teaching that the season is more importantly about feelings. in the 1960's, Helen, Seuss' first wife, died. He later met a woman named Audrey, and she became his new wife. During a trip to Africa, Seuss noticed a paculiar tree, reminding him of his drawings. He was appaled to see them being cut down and immidiately protested the best way he knew how,. He wrote a book. The result was The Lorax. the 80's and 90's proved to be hard. Dr. Seuss was often in the hospital battling a heart attack and cancer. But, he continued to write. His whole life he dedicated his work to fight religious, racial and social injustices and did so to the very end. One of his later works are as follows: How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness,how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? Dr. Seuss, even after his death in 1991 has managed to intrigue children and fight illiteracy by giving entertaining things for children to read. One incident shows how children have grown to love him. In 1985, he visited Princeton to wish his best to the graduating class, only to be cheered at by the words, "Green Eggs and Ham." His books can be found in several countries and in 18 different languages throughout the globe. Wait! It's not over yet! Yeah, sure, the Grinch movie is gonna be a smash and all, but there is still another great story put into print AFTER his death! You may or may not remember Daisy-Head Mazie. Seuss' last story. Audrey Geisel, his widow, found the manuscript and it was put on video in 1994, three years after Dr. Seuss' passing. The exact words on the front of the case are: Daisy-Head Mayzie, A Newly Found Treasure by Dr. Seuss. Well, what else is there to say? How about switching to me?! Concieted? Yeah, a little, but I think I can share some of my favorites. Growing up, I have watched the specials: Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Zax, The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat, Pontiful Pock, Where Are You?, Hoober Bloob Highway, The Sneetches, and Horton Hears a Who. Which is my favorite? Well, if you haven't seen my Scribe's Faves page, I'll make it quick. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is my all-time favorite. My parents can't stand Dr. Seuss cartoons, and, like most adults, lose the child within themselves, but that one special is the only one we can all watch as a family and enjoy. I am a big Grinch nut. Hearing the new movie coming out, I ran around screaming for a good ten minutes. I must regret, as much as a Grinch fan I am, I have not seen Grinch Night. Perhaps, next Halloween, I can catch it....or the next Seuss special they have on TNT. Are you a Grinch fan too? If so, just remember, It's Not Easy Being the Grinch. I hope for the children a world of peace & They never lose their sense of wonder. From there to here---from here to there, Funny things are everywhere. ---Dr. Seuss Midi Playing: How the Grinch Stole Chrsitmas Theme
What is it about Dr. Seuss? He is a mere children's book author, but he has managed to become so well-loved that even adults enjoy him.
March 2, his birthday. Little did the child know his works would be some of the most famous in the childhood world.
He was born in Springfield, Mass. A nearby road, for the fans to relate, was called Mulberry Street. He was born with the name Theodore Geisel. His father, also a Theodore Geisel taught him many morals and values. His mother, Henrietta Seuss, read to him as a child encouraged his sense of humor. The younger Theodore Geisel loved reading so much that he spent just as much time in a library as in his classroom. At the age of six, he was already reading the classics. His favorite author of the time being Jonathon Swift.
Geisel grew up during the WWI era and, being as his parents were of German decent, he, an American raised child, was often taunted by the other children. However, he didn't make this a reason for hiding away.
He attended Dartmith College where he joined on as a cartoonist for the school newspaper. LAter, he attended Oxford to study the arts of literature, but was easily bored by the Gothic literature set before him. The tragedy of how things were did not interest him. It was how things are percieved by imagination that interested him. At Oxford, he met Helen Palmer, whom he later married. Helen talked Geisel into droppping Oxford and taking a trip through Europe.
During his time abroad, he came to the conclusion that adults took life far too seriously. It was his goal to always remain perceptive on a child's level. But even at such a task, he was a perfectionist. The words of his father may have been a cause. No matter how small the task, strive for perfection.
His father gave him several helpful words to live by. Another being, as he presented a gift of a fossilized dinosaur footprint, Even when we are extinct, we are able to forever leave a footprint behind.
If his name is Theodore Geisel, why the name Dr. Seuss? While at college, he and some classmates had a small drinking session. After being caught, he used his mother's maiden name, Seuss to keep submitting to the newspaper. After college, he came into advertizing. But, he later began to work for Judge Magazine where he used scientific satire to amuse readers. This Science By Seuss was where he aquired the full pen name: Dr. Seuss. But, several of his books are under yet another pen name: T. Lesieg. Does it look familiar? It should. It's Geisel spelled backwards!
Dr. Seuss tried keeping courage and loyalty in all he worked on. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton, no matter what would not break his word and remained on the egg until Maisy, the mother bird returned. This book has several meanings. Horton is the couragious and loyal party, fearing not even the hunters. Maisy represents that just because you have a child, it doesn't mean you are automatically a fit parent. Originally, Horton, Maisy, and the elephant bird, later named Norton by The Wobulous World of Dr. Seuss on Nickelodeon, was a political cartoon for WWII.
In 1936, Seuss wrote To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. He came across the idea coming home from a boat trip. The stormy weather made the boat rock. To keep his mind off the rocking, he wrote. the beating of the waves however created a beat. The tune that came to mind becaem the title. It may be a great book, but it took a long hard beating. 27 rejections is enough to discourage anyone, but that 28th publisher said yes.
Imagination was very important to Seuss. In his book, he wanted to show teachers and parents how their words may stunt a child's creative development. How they smother it rather than mother it, as he once said.
During WWII, he was Captain and stayed at Fort Fox. During his WWII experience, he drew his only angry pictures ever. He and his wife, Helen also created a documenary called Hitler Lives. It was to show America that we should be warey of something coming in the future and to take actions to prevent repeating history.
Yertle the Turtle was a fine example of his satire. Yertle was to play the part of Hitler and the Nazi party, walking over those he was suppose to care for. But, all he wanted was power. At the end, Yertle falls from his throne and into the mud at his people's feet. It was not always a pleasant topic on his mind, but he felt people should be aware of what was around them. The Butter Battle Book was accused of being too frightening for children. But, Seuss said the same, that children had to be aware of what was going on around them.
During the 50's, Seuss tried writing more children's books, but ended up throwing 95% of his work out. The drawings were no problem, but the words were hard for him. One day, however, as a dare for children's school books, Seuss was dared to write a book to replace the Dick-and-Jane books of the kindergarten group. But, this book had to be using a list of basic words. Seuss found it horribly challenging and decided to take the first two rhyming words and make it the title. The result is the Seuss mascot, The Cat in the Hat. It was completed in 61 pages and 225 words. 1/4 of a million copies were sold in the first year. It was his first big break as a children's writer, which is perhaps why Cat in the Hat, to this day, represents the writer's works. Soon after, Seuss pulled another thrill. He wrote Green Eggs and Ham. It was meant to show that adults, as well as children, should not be afraid to try new things. No matter how frightening they may look, one might find enjoyment. The other amazement is it only took 50 words.
To this day, we may all agree, thank to Ron Howard, Geisel's second wife, and Jim Carrey, as well as the rest of the cast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is Seuss' best story and the most beloved. The Grinch was Dr. Seuss' most favorite character, with the cat in close compitition. He wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas to let out his feelings of anger. The season was becoming too commercial for his liking and the Grinch let out his anger, teaching that the season is more importantly about feelings.
in the 1960's, Helen, Seuss' first wife, died. He later met a woman named Audrey, and she became his new wife. During a trip to Africa, Seuss noticed a paculiar tree, reminding him of his drawings. He was appaled to see them being cut down and immidiately protested the best way he knew how,. He wrote a book. The result was The Lorax.
the 80's and 90's proved to be hard. Dr. Seuss was often in the hospital battling a heart attack and cancer. But, he continued to write. His whole life he dedicated his work to fight religious, racial and social injustices and did so to the very end. One of his later works are as follows:
How did it get so late so soon?
It's night before it's afternoon.
December is here before it's June.
My goodness,how the time has flewn.
Dr. Seuss, even after his death in 1991 has managed to intrigue children and fight illiteracy by giving entertaining things for children to read. One incident shows how children have grown to love him. In 1985, he visited Princeton to wish his best to the graduating class, only to be cheered at by the words, "Green Eggs and Ham." His books can be found in several countries and in 18 different languages throughout the globe.
Wait! It's not over yet! Yeah, sure, the Grinch movie is gonna be a smash and all, but there is still another great story put into print AFTER his death! You may or may not remember Daisy-Head Mazie. Seuss' last story. Audrey Geisel, his widow, found the manuscript and it was put on video in 1994, three years after Dr. Seuss' passing. The exact words on the front of the case are: Daisy-Head Mayzie, A Newly Found Treasure by Dr. Seuss.
Well, what else is there to say? How about switching to me?! Concieted? Yeah, a little, but I think I can share some of my favorites. Growing up, I have watched the specials: Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Zax, The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat, Pontiful Pock, Where Are You?, Hoober Bloob Highway, The Sneetches, and Horton Hears a Who. Which is my favorite? Well, if you haven't seen my Scribe's Faves page, I'll make it quick. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is my all-time favorite. My parents can't stand Dr. Seuss cartoons, and, like most adults, lose the child within themselves, but that one special is the only one we can all watch as a family and enjoy. I am a big Grinch nut. Hearing the new movie coming out, I ran around screaming for a good ten minutes. I must regret, as much as a Grinch fan I am, I have not seen Grinch Night. Perhaps, next Halloween, I can catch it....or the next Seuss special they have on TNT.
Are you a Grinch fan too? If so, just remember, It's Not Easy Being the Grinch.
I hope for the children a world of peace &
They never lose their sense of wonder.
From there to here---from here to there,
Funny things are everywhere.
---Dr. Seuss
Midi Playing: How the Grinch Stole Chrsitmas Theme
