PhotobucketToday is Dr. Suess’s birthday. In case you have forgotten, he is the magical creator of those wonderful books like Cat In the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. We have a collection of his books that were my husbands when he was a child. They never go out of style do they? I loved reading those books to my kids.

Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer and cartoonist best known for his classic children’s books under the pen name Dr. Seuss, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. His books have become staples for many children and their parents. Among Dr. Seuss’ trademarks were his rhyming text and his outlandish creatures. He wrote and illustrated 44 children’s books. Many of his books have been adapted into short animated programs. His books The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch and Horton Hears a Who! have been adapted into feature films, and the musical Seussical is an adaption of all his books.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of the best-known children’s books by Dr. Seuss. It is written in rhymed verse, with illustrations by the author. It showcases the famous character, The Grinch, and has been adapted to other media, also discussed below.

Seuss completed How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in 1957.