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Celebrating Dr. Seuss

As a child, I remember that the first children’s book I read was by Dr. Seuss. Many children, including myself, first learned to read books by Dr. Seuss. His illustrations were eye-catching, and the titles of his stories were creative and memorable. Dr. Seuss’s full name was Theodore “Ted” Seuss Geisel.

He was born on March 2nd, 1904. Geisel was an author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He wrote more than 60 children’s books and had a major impact on society. This month we should pay tribute to a man who had a major influence on children’s literature.

Ted Geisel’s Early Life & Education
Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Henrietta and Theodore Geisel. His father owned and managed a brewery, but due to the Prohibition movement, it was permanently closed. In 1931, Geisel’s father, Theodore, was hired to supervise Springfield’s public parks. Theodore would often take his son to Springfield Zoo located within the parks. The zoo was a major part of Ted’s childhood. Geisel enjoyed draw

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1. Dr. Seuss’ real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel.

A grandson of German immigrants, Theodor (without an “e”) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904. Seuss was his mother’s maiden name. While the actual German pronunciation of “Seuss” rhymed with “voice,” the American pronunciation, rhyming with “juice,” stuck.

2. Teddy Roosevelt left Dr. Seuss with a permanent case of stage fright.

Affirming the loyalties of his German-American family during World War I, 14-year-old Ted Geisel was one of Springfield’s top sellers of war bonds. Before an audience of thousands, Ted was to be the last of 10 Boy Scouts to receive a personal award for his efforts from former president Theodore Roosevelt. The president, however, was only given nine medals, and when he reached Geisel, Roosevelt gruffly bellowed, “What’s this little boy doing here?” Honor quickly turned to humiliation as the flustered scoutmaster whisked Ted off the stage. The event so scarred Dr. Seuss that he dreaded public appearances for the rest of his life.

This Day In History: 03/02/1904 - Dr. Seuss Born

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Dr. Seuss facts for kids
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Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss in 1957
Born Theodor Seuss Geisel
(1904-03-02)March 2, 1904
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died September 24, 1991(1991-09-24) (aged 87)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Pen name
Occupation
Children's author
political cartoonist
illustrator
poet
animator
filmmaker
Education
Genre Children's literature
Years active 1921–1990
Spouse
Audrey Stone Dimond

(m. 1968)
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Theodor Seuss Geisel ( March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen nameDr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.
Early years
Geisel was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. His parents were Henrietta (née Seuss) and Theodor Robert Geisel. Mulberry Street in Springfield, made famous in his first ch

Quick facts for kids Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss in 1957
Born	Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-03-02)March 2, 1904 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 24, 1991(1991-09-24) (aged 87) San Diego, California, U.S.
Pen name
Occupation	Children's author political cartoonist illustrator poet animator filmmaker
Education
Genre	Children's literature
Years active	1921–1990
Spouse	Audrey Stone Dimond (m. 1968)
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