Beloved children’s book columnist Dr. Seuss would accept angry 108 today, and he would absolutely accept been appreciative to see that his works are still accordant as ever, resonating with children—and adults—of all ages. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904, the biographer produced added than 60 children’s books afore his afterlife in 1991.
So abounding of his books are classics, appearance milestones of their readers. Both the book and the blur adjustment of How the Grinch Stole Christmas are anniversary classics. Oh, the Places You’ll Go is a berserk accepted aerial academy and academy graduation gift. And one in four American accouchement receives a Seuss assignment as his or her aboriginal book.
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While abounding of us apperceive him through the lens of his admired characters, there was abundant added to Geisel than his assets and rhymes. Below are a few things you may not accept accepted about acceptable ol’ Dr. Seuss:
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