2. ● Theodor Seuss Geisel
● 1904 – 1991
● American writer, poet, and cartoonist
● He published 46 children's books
● His most-celebrated books include the bestselling :
The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who!...
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04/12/2013
Laura DEBUIRE
Presentation about Dr Seuss,
American cartoonist famous for his imaginative characters and rhymes
There were numerous adaptations, including 11 television specials, four films and four television series.
Theodor Seuss Geisel
- March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991
- American writer, poet, and cartoonist.
- most known for his which he signs as Dr. Seuss.
- Dartmouth College
- 1958: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
- worked as an illustrator for advertising campaigns - political cartoonist for a New York City newspaper.
- His work is still used in classrooms nowadays, and can be seen in many high school shows.
Some of his most popular books include :
- The Cat in the Hat – the story of a cat surprising two kids once they mother has left, the cat tries to show them how to have some fun.
- The Lorax – A green tale about the importance of the forest
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas – the Grinch lives in Whoville, a place where Christmas has an important part, he'll try to ruin it.
- Oh, the Places You'll Go – a book often given to graduates.
- books were adapted into movies :
The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Horton Hears a Who...
