Dr. Seuss timeline
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'The Cat In The Hat' is Published
Ted thought it would be a simple matter to turn out a book, but seven months and much throwing of the manuscript across the room [another "thinking... Read more
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'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is Published
In 1957, at the age of 53, Seuss published The Grinch, and thousands of children first discovered the story of the Whos -- an endlessly cheerful... Read more
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'Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories' is Published
Most people know Dr. Seuss as the man behind 'The Cat in the Hat'. But how many know that Yertle the Turtle was modeled after Hitler-or that Dr.... Read more
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'The Cat In The Hat Comes Back' is Published
The Cat in the Hat made a return appearance in this 1958 sequel as a housekeeper. On this occasion, he leaves Thing One and Thing Two at home, but... Read more
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'Happy Birthday to You!' is Published
Happy Birthday to You! is a 1959 children's book by Dr. Seuss. It deals with a fantastic land called Katroo, where the Birthday Bird throws... Read more
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'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish' is Published
Full of colorful, magical, whimsical rhymes which enchant, enlighten, and entertain the reader while enhancing the ability to read, this book is a... Read more
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'Green Eggs and Ham' is Published
Sam-I-Am is a relentless crusader who simply wants people to enjoy green eggs and ham and is willing to go to any lengths to get the unbelievers to... Read more
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'The Sneetches and Other Stories' is Published
Most Americans don’t know, for example, that during World War II he drew editorial cartoons for the left-wing New York newspaper PM, or that he... Read more
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'Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book' is Published
Soothing sounds, relaxing images, and pleasant thoughts prepare young readers and listeners to drift off to sleep with ease. Dr Seuss displays his... Read more
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'Hop On Pop' is Published
A popular choice of elementary school teachers and children's librarians, Hop on Pop ranked sixteenth on Publishers Weekly's 2001 list of the... Read more
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'I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew' is Published
This tale shows readers that while running away from one’s problems may appear an attractive solution, it is no guarantee that trouble will not be... Read more
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'Fox In Socks' is Published
When it comes to rhyming and tongue twisters, Dr. Seuss is without doubt the master in his field. His children’s book, titled Fox in Socks,... Read more
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"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" First Airs
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a 1966 American animated television special directed by Chuck Jones. It is based on the homonymous children's... Read more
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Helen Palmer Geisel Commits Suicide
Audrey Dimond was married with two children when she fell in love with Ted Geisel. Mr. Geisel, 18 years her senior, was also married. In the wake... Read more
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'The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites' is Published
The Foot Book is intended for young children, and it seeks to convey the concept of opposites through depictions of different kinds of feet. The... Read more
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Marries Audrey Stone Dimond
Ted was not to remain alone for long. In August of the following year, he told a colleague "My best friend is being divorced and I'm going to Reno... Read more
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'I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today And Other Stories' is Published
The Cat in The Hat, pares down his the amount of tigers he thinks he can fight, as they gather around him: King Looie Katz, of Katzen-Stein and his... Read more
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'My Book About Me' is Published
Refreshingly original and ingenious at the same time, My Book About Me, is exactly that…a book about you, the reader. Page after page asks you, the... Read more
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'Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?' is Published
Learning can be so much fun! No further proof is required than reading Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? with your children. The gift of sound is... Read more
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'The Lorax' is Published
The Lorax has sparked notable controversy. In 1988, a small school district in California kept the book on a reading list for second graders,... Read more
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'Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!' is Published
Some have suggested that Dr. Seuss wrote Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! as a political allegory about Richard Nixon in the aftermath of... Read more
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'The Shape of Me and Other Stuff' is Published
Using silhouettes for illustrations, Dr. Seuss offers an entertaining lesson in learning shapes with this book. By asking young readers to consider... Read more
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'Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?' is Published
How can a wise, older man perched on a cactus not have perils of wisdom to offer readers about the value of life, liberty, and opportunity? Page... Read more
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'A Great Day for Up!' is Published
Few children are guilty of thinking too much, but Great Day for Up at least gets them started. Many adults take for granted the multiple meanings... Read more
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'There's A Wocket in my Pocket' is Published
There's a Wocket in My Pocket is a short childrens book by Dr. Seuss. It features a little boy talking about what strange creatures live in his... Read more
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