What is Theodor S. Geisel's pen name? Hint: he's written 46 children's books that have sold more than 200 million copies and been translated into 20 languages, as well as Braille; he's credited with having coined the word "nerd"; and, even though he died in 1991, his March 2 birthday continues to be celebrated every year by readers across America.
If you answered Dr. Seuss, then you must be a fan of the books we're recommending this month. The repetitive rhymes, illustrated inventions are loved by the 3-5 crowd, and the subtle social commentary keeps the adult readers delightfully engaged.
Following is a list of some of our favorite Seuss books for young children. You can find a comprehensive list of published Dr. Seuss books on Amazon.com.
- Horton Hears a Who! (1954)
- One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
- The Cat in the Hat
- Green Eggs and Ham
- Fox in Sox
- Dr. Seuss' ABC
- The Foot Book
- The Sneetches and Other Stories
- Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book
- There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
As reported on the National Education Association's Web site, Dr. Seuss would say, "A person's a person, no matter how small. Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted." 
Watch a video about NEA's Read Across America Day, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 2, got its start as a Seussian celebration.
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