Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.ĭuring World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase 'Quick, Henry, the Flit!' These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927.

He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Creator of classics such as 'The Cat in the Hat' (1957), 'Green Eggs and Ham' (1960), and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1957), he is still ranked among the world's top children's authors, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.Įdition MSRP: US $16⁹⁹ / $21⁹⁹ CAN (ISBN 978-6-9)

Seuss and his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, have been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. With birthday festivities on every page, readers go on a journey that teaches them to celebrate being themselves-every single day of the year! This joyful classic rejoices about the things that make you unique! The ultimate birthday gift for ages one to 101-from the one and only Dr. Seuss in his first all-color picture book, 'Happy Birthday to You!' Fly with the Great Birthday Bird in this fantastical commemoration of YOU! And make the most of your special day, which only comes once a year! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”īigger than New Year’s, the Fourth of July, and Halloween all rolled into one, birthdays are for celebrating with Dr. “Today you are you! That is truer than true!

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