Illustrator: Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Comments:
This biography of Dr. Suess is sure to relate to young readers in many ways. Ted Geisel is a first generation American teased about his German heritage, especially during wartime. He loves animals, parades, doodling, and movies. This biography traces his childhood and his struggle to become "successful" by doing what he loves.
This book could prompt students to conduct their own author study. Before reading this book, students can imagine questions that they would ask Dr. Suess if they could meet him, and then they can seach for the answers in the text. Reading groups could also discuss the term "success" and what it means/meant for Ted to become successful.
Copyright: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (January 13, 2004)
Age level: 9-12
Format: Picture Book
Genre: Biography
Multicultural/International: German-American
Location: Peabody Library
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