Happy Birthday to the one author that we've ALL read.

[BibliophileTRJ]

Tomorrow is the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel better known as Dr. Seuss.
He is the only author that I'd be surprised if any one of us had NOT read even one book by. (Why are his works not listed in the "Authors" section of this site? A dreadful omission!)

Speaking for myself, at least, his books inspired (at a very early age) a love of wordplay, poetry and mischeif that has lasted a lifetime. I know that I can't be the only one that holds true for. When learning to read in school I really had no interest..... suffering through the tedium of Dick, Jane and Spot's drudgery nearly turned me off of reading before I ever really started. Then I found "The Cat In The Hat", "To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street", and (most of all) "Green Eggs and Ham" and I couldn't get enough.

So, Mr. Geisel, tomorrow my tall red & white striped hat (containing Thing 1 and Thing 2) comes off to you.

One book, two book, red book, blue book.....thanks for making them all possible for me, several generations of children before me and countless generations to come.

[Niamh]

Well happy birthday to him! But i've never read dr seuss. He only really got popular over here after the cat in the hat movie. but at least the younger generation of irish children can enjoy him.

[BibliophileTRJ]

Niamh,

Is that true?!!? I was under the impression that he was popular the world over.....

His works are entertaining for children of all ages. Since I'm sure you're a more advanced reader than I was when I found Dr. Seuss, I recommend for you "Oh The Places You'll Go!", "Horton Hear A Who!" and "You're Only Old Once! : A Book for Obsolete Children" (not that you could be considered old at 24).

Pick one up.... you won't be dissappointed.

[Weisinheimer]

Dr. Seuss rocks! I loved reading his books as a kid and I still like reading them to my younger cousins. My favorites are Horton Hears a Hoo and The Lorax
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR SEUSS

[Logos]

His works are not public domain (published pre-1923), hence why they are not on the site

We had all his books as kids!

[papayahed]

Don't tell anybody but I secretly love going to the dentist just to read the Dr. Suess books in the waiting room.

[Virgil]

I loved him too.

[*Classic*Charm*]

I can't believe that Dr. Suess isn't known worldwide!!

I remember reading those books when I was younger- I think everytone should read them at some point. A couple years ago the valedictorian at my highschool did her entire speech in the format of a Dr.Suess story, and finished it by quoting "Oh the Places You'll Go". It was fantastic.

[kilted exile]

Until I moved out here the only Dr Seuss books I knew were Cat in the Hat & the Grinch (movie adaptations of both horrible). Since moving out here the Grinch has joined "twas the night before christmas" & the good version of A christmas carol (the 1951 Aliaster Sim version) as requirements for xmas.

[Weisinheimer]

A couple years ago the valedictorian at my highschool did her entire speech in the format of a Dr.Suess story, and finished it by quoting "Oh the Places You'll Go". It was fantastic.

that's awesome.

[zanna]

Yay, Dr. Seuss. I'm a fan of him, also. At the elementary schools around here, sometimes we have Dr. Seuss day, and the older kids read his books to the younger ones. Such fun, the wordplay and rhymes, like others have mentioned. That speech sounds neat, too. Kudos to another great author.

[Adudaewen]

Dr. Seuss is one of my heros, and I credit him for my love of reading. I have distinct memories in my mind of reading his books when I was little, and the love affair continues.

Here's to you, Dr. Suess. A man in a very unique class of his own!

[dramasnot6]

A colorful toast to a colorful man and brilliant writer!


I love Seuss's works so much

[Annamariah]

No books by Dr. Seuss have been translated into Finnish...

[Adudaewen]

I feel so sorry for those who haven't had a chance to read his work. They are so good!