Dr. Seuss
The pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of The Cat in the Hat.
Dr. Seuss is an author and illustrator. The pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of The Cat in the Hat. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss was the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, born on 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, who died on 24 September 1991. He wrote and illustrated dozens of children’s books.
The Cat in the Hat was published in 1957 and Green Eggs and Ham in 1960. Other books include How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957) and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990).
Dr. Seuss’s books in our all-time classics list
- The Cat in the Hat (1957): number 10 in our best children’s books of all time. A very rainy day turns upside down when a mischievous visitor arrives.
- Green Eggs and Ham (1960): number 14 in our best children’s books of all time. A grumpy character is asked again and again to try a plate of green eggs and ham.
Other well-known books and work
- The Cat in the Hat (1957)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957)
- Green Eggs and Ham (1960)
- Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990)
Where to start
Start with The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham.
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Seuss
Who is Dr. Seuss?
Dr. Seuss was the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, born on 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, who died on 24 September 1991. He wrote and illustrated dozens of children’s books.
Which books by Dr. Seuss are on your all-time list?
The Cat in the Hat (number 10); Green Eggs and Ham (number 14). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with Dr. Seuss?
Start with The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham.
Biographical details are drawn from publisher biographies, reference works and the author’s own site, and may have changed. The illustration is our own and is not a likeness of the author. See all the authors.