The Wild Adventure of Theodor Seuss Geisel
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities.” (BrainyQuote 1) Dr. Seuss has contributed much to children’s books. Many authors, filmmakers, and poets use Seuss as one of their greatest influences. Geisel’s books stand out from other children’s books because of the illustrations. Many things can be learned from Dr Seuss and not just poetry.
Theodor Seuss Geisel’s story began when he was born on March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. After he graduated high school, he went to Dartmouth College. After Graduating from Dartmouth in 1925, Geisel went to Oxford University to
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Seuss started writing children’s books because he had a contract prohibited him from writing multiple other types of writing. “I would like to say I went into children’s book writing because of my great understanding of children.” I went in because it wasn’t excluded by my Standard Oil contract.” (Seussville.Com. 1) While Dr Seuss did not have any biological kids, he still managed to become one of the best children’s author. “You make ’em, I’ll amuse ’em.” (Seussville.Com. 2) There was always some kind of message in his books. Furthermore, Dr. Seuss did not just make his books for children. His books had important meaning for kids and adults. He wrote his books so that all could understand (kids, adults, or parents). Some authors that have been influenced by Dr. Seuss are Eileen L. Cooley, Susanne Alexander Heaton, Lori A. Moore, Deb Lund, Sylvia Lieberman, Melissa Harker Ridenour, Dave Howard, Jill Starishevsky, PhD, and Allia Zobel Nolan, ( prezi.com.) “His books often filled with strange names and ‘political’ messages, demonstrate his heart in a way that allows the reader to read, repeat and even sing his words.” ( Vanderbilt News) There are many lessons we can learn from Seuss including being yourself, choosing your own life path, friendship, love, and so many