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Author:

Landau, Jennifer, 1961- author.

Title:

Dr. Seuss : imaginative children's book writer and illustrator / Jennifer Landau.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Britannica Educational Services in association with Rosen Educational Services,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm

Subject:

Seuss,--Dr.--Juvenile literature.
Authors, American--20th century--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Illustrators--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Children's stories--Authorship--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Contents:

Who was Dr. Seuss? -- A playful imagination -- A young cartoonist -- Doing his part -- Geisel's gift.

Summary:

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most highly regarded children's book authors of all time. In this delightful biography, readers learn how Dr. Seuss created a world of imagination that entertained and educated children through books, rhymes, and hysterical drawings of strange creatures. His Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and The Cat in the Hat are among the most popular, best-selling books internationally. Geisel won three Caldecott Honor Awards, and he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to the "education and enjoyment of America's children and their parents.".

Series:

Britannica beginner bios

ISBN:

1680482580 (library bound)
9781680482584 (library bound)

LCCN:

2015014475

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)