Dr. Seuss

Today we discussed the infamous Dr. Seuss and his works. As a child I LOVED the Dr. Seuss books! Although, after re-reading some of them I got a different idea of the underlying message he is sending. These books are great for children, but also great for adults. Each book entertains the kids while teaching an important lesson about social issues we are facing in the world today. For example, In the book The Cat in the Hat, the children break all the cardinal rules that mother teach their kids. However, the message he is trying to portray is important and meaningful. He is saying that kids need some imaginative space where the parent’s don’t rule. Some other books that have a hidden message in them are How the Grinch Stole Christmas (where we learn Christmas is not about the presents), The Lorax (where we learn the importance of taking care of our environment), and Horton Hears a Woo (where we learn how to accept all races). Dr. Seuss is a wonderful author and his works did wonders for children's literature!