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Dr. Seuss Born
Theodor Seuss Geisel AKA Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, Massachusetts -
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Dr. Seuss
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First Childrens Book
"And I Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street" was Dr. Seuss' first published childrens book. -
Becomes Political Cartoonist
Suess begins his carreer as a political cartoonist. He publishes over 400 cartoons in The New York Newspaper PM. -
Three Firsts
"Mc Elligot's Pool" is Dr Suess' first book published since 1940. This book is also his first bestiary, as well as his first Caldecott honor (awarded in 1948.) -
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Suess publishes "The Cat in the Hat." A book he is arguably best known for. Also his first book that helps children to learn to read. He also publises "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" this year. -
Green Eggs and Ham
"Green Eggs and Ham is published. It is Dr. Seuss' best selling book. This book contains less than 50 different words. -
Pulitzer Prize
"The Butter Battle Book" is published. Judy Bloom says, "if this book were required reading for all governments, we would have a chance for world peace." For his body of work Suess wins the Pulitzer Prize. -
Dr. Seuss Dies
Seuss died of throat cancer on September 24, 1991, at his home in La Jolla at the age of 87.
