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Biography of Dr. Seuss, Popular Children's Author
Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, –Sept. 24, ), who used the pseudonym "Dr. Seuss," wrote and illustrated 45 children’s books filled with memorable characters, earnest messages, and even limericks. Many of Dr. Seuss’s books have become classics, such as "The Cat in the Hat," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," "Horton Hears a Who," and "Green Eggs and Ham."
Geisel was a shy married man who never had children of his own, but he found a way as the author "Dr. Seuss" to spark children's imaginations around the world. With the use of silly words that set an original theme, tone, and mood for his stories, as well as curlicue drawings of rascally animals, Geisel created books that became beloved favorites of children and adults alike.
Wildly popular, Dr. Seuss’s books have been translated into over 20 languages and several have been made into television cartoons and major motion pictures.
Fast Facts: Dr. Seuss
- Known For: Popular children's book author
- Also Known As: Theodor Seuss Geisel, Ted Geisel
- Born: March 2, in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Parents: Theodor Robert Geisel, Henrietta Seuss Geisel
- Died: Sep. 24, in La Jolla, California
- Published Works: The Cat in the Hat, How the Gr
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Who Was Dr. Seuss?
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was a writer and cartoonist who published over 60 books. He published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in
Next came a string of bestsellers, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. His rhymes and characters are beloved by generations of fans.
Early Life
Geisel was born on March 2, , in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father, Theodor Robert Geisel, was a successful brewmaster; his mother was Henrietta Seuss Geisel.
At age 18, Geisel left home to attend Dartmouth College, where he became the editor in chief of its humor magazine, Jack-O-Lantern. When Geisel and his friends were caught drinking in his dorm room one night, in violation of Prohibition law, he was kicked off the magazine staff, but continued to contribute to it using the pseudonym "Seuss."
After graduating from Dartmouth, Geisel attended the University of Oxford in England, with plans to eventually become a professor. In , he dropped out of Oxford.
Early Career as a Cartoonist
Upon returning to America, Geisel decided to pursue cartooning full-time. His articles and illustrations were published in numerous maga