Theodor Seuss Geisel ( /ˈɡaɪzəl/; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone.
He published 46 children's books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of anapestic meter. His most celebrated books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Numerous adaptations of his work have been created, including 11 television specials, four feature films, a Broadway musical and four television series. He won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1958 for Horton Hatches the Egg and again in 1961 for And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.
Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance, all wrapped up in a comical and delightful package. Now, the two books that introduced the heroic Horton to the world--Horton Hears a Who! and Horton Hatches the Egg--are available together for the first time in the Horton Collection Boxed Set. Bound in a sturdy slipcase, it makes the perfect gift for any person, no matter how small.
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all their presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday. With commentary and archival images, the anniversary edition of Seuss's classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! also includes three rarely seen Seuss holiday stories.
Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty. The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment.
Reviewing Seuss: There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
Michael Scott, author of The Sorceress, reviews Dr. Seuss's There's a Wocket in My Pocket!: "I must have read it to [my children] hundreds--maybe even thousands of times--until they could recite it by heart and would wait for their favorite words before dissolving into fits of laughter."
A colorful and sturdy new addition to the Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection, Oh, Baby! Go, Baby! cheers on babies and toddlers with foil, feathers, flaps, slide tabs, and more.
Chameleons, Cobras, and the Cat
Since 1957, the Cat in the Hat has been helping children learn to read. And with Seuss-style nonfiction books like Miles and Miles of Reptiles, he helps kids learn about the world around them, too.
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Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance, all wrapped up in a comical and delightful package. Now, the two books that introduced the heroic Horton to the world--Horton Hears a Who! and Horton Hatches the Egg--are available together for the first time in the Horton Collection Boxed Set. Bound in a sturdy slipcase, it makes the perfect gift for any person, no matter how small.
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all their presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday. With commentary and archival images, the anniversary edition of Seuss's classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! also includes three rarely seen Seuss holiday stories.
Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty. The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment.
A colorful and sturdy new addition to the Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection, Oh, Baby! Go, Baby! cheers on babies and toddlers with foil, feathers, flaps, slide tabs, and more.
Since 1957, the Cat in the Hat has been helping children learn to read. And with Seuss-style nonfiction books like Miles and Miles of Reptiles, he helps kids learn about the world around them, too.
