What was Dr. Seuss’s real name?
Theodore Seuss Geisel
What year was Dr. Seuss born?
1904
Where was Dr. Seuss born?
Massachusetts
What pen name did Theodore Geisel use when writing children’s books?
Dr. Seuss
Why did he start using the name “Seuss”?
He got banned from writing in college.
What college did Dr. Seuss attend?
Dartmouth
What was the first children’s book written by Dr. Seuss?
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
How many times was his first book rejected before it was published?
27 times
What famous cat character did Dr. Seuss create in 1957?
The Cat in the Hat
Which Dr. Seuss book teaches about caring for the environment?
The Lorax
Which book includes a famous food that some people might not like?
Green Eggs & Ham
What Dr. Seuss book is about a tiny town living on a speck of dust?
Horton Hears a Who
What elephant character appears in several Dr. Seuss stories?
Horton
Which Dr. Seuss book tells the story of a grumpy character who steals Christmas?
How The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Which Dr. Seuss book encourages readers to travel and follow their dreams?
Oh, The Places You'll Go
What unusual writing style is Dr. Seuss famous for using?
Rhyming words and silly, made-up words.
