First published 2011
Ted Geisel starts as a young boy who cannot stop drawing and doodling. His playful nature shows early when he sketches unusual creatures and imaginary worlds. As he grows up, Geisel keeps his love of fun alive through elaborate dinner parties where everyone must wear wild hats. He puts on strange headwear when he sits down to create new stories. His doodling habit transforms into a career writing and illustrating children's books. Geisel becomes Dr. Seuss and creates The Cat in the Hat along with many other beloved stories. This biography follows his journey from a doodling kid to one of the most famous children's authors. Black and white pictures fill the pages and show key moments from his life. The book reveals how Geisel's quirky personality shaped his creative process and made his books so special to children everywhere.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, non-fiction, childrens
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: 20th-century
112 pages · Paperback · Penguin Young Readers Group