Of Sneetches and Whos and the Good Dr seuss - by Thomas Fensch (Paperback)

About the Book

Writings examine how Geisel revolutionalized reading, and look at his characters, themes, lifestyle, and writing habits.

Book Synopsis

"Calling all Dr. Seuss fans -- this one's for you." -- Booklist. "An enjoyable journey through the seemingly simple avenues of Seussdom." -- School Library Journal. "For those who love -- or hate - -green eggs and ham, and anyone else." -- Ohioana Quarterly. Essays on the Writings and Life of Theodor Geisel. Children and adults alike remember Dr. Seuss's cat in the hat, the culinary delight to be found in green eggs and ham, and the fate of the Grinch who stole Christmas. The 26 articles in this collection (from newspapers, magazines, the academic world and sources in between) provide a variety of perspective on his work, from how and why he completely revolutionized children's literature to why children were the ones who truly understood and appreciated his characters, This collection also includes a chronology of the key dates in Theodor Geisel's life.