Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Today, the beloved Theodor Seuss Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) would have turned 105.
In remembrance of his birthday, thousands of schools, libraries and community centers across the country kick off their literacy programs, motivating children to read, as well as helping them master basic comprehension skills.
The National Education Assn. annually sponsors "Read Across America," now in its 12th year, commencing with their Project 236 (named for the number of words used in "The Cat in the Hat") Read-Aloud Day.
Students at Encino Elementary geared up for their "Reading Rocks!" challenge, with kindergarten students reading "Green Eggs and Ham," one of Dr. Seuss' most memorable books. They had even more reason to celebrate today; after eight years of red tape, the newly renovated, 1,600-sq.-ft. library reopened with more than 10,000 books to inspire and assist in reaching their reading goals.
Dr. Seuss published more than 60 books (translated into 15 languages), one of which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, coincidentally, "The Happy Birthday Book."
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go! -- "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut"
-- Liesl Bradner
Photo (top left): Theodor Geisel. Credit: Associated Press
Photo (lower right): Encino Elementary readers. Credit: Liesl Bradner
I LUV DR. SUESS. HE'S AN AWESOME DUDE LOVE dR. SEUSS
Posted by: ME | March 02, 2009 at 05:45 PM
I don't know how this little holiday started, but I find it sweet, funny, and very moving. All these children in their stripey hats. My kndergartner was very excited about the festivities last week and she solemnly announced that the best way to honor Dr. Seuse was to Read A Lot. She grabbed a stack of books and went upstairs. Yay!
Posted by: Anne Fernald | March 02, 2009 at 06:26 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOCTOR SUESS YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I WANTED YOU TO HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY FROM CASEY JOHN MCCULLOUGH :-)
Posted by: CASEY | March 02, 2009 at 06:48 PM
hahahahappppppyyyy Birthdayyyyyyyyy!
Posted by: Mia | March 02, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Happy birthday doctor suess. thank you for making these riming books my friends and i like the rimes it helps us learn about rimming words.I loved the book ONE FISH TWO FISH RED FISH BLUE FISH! I T'S one of my favorit and cat in the hat! well have a great birthday!
Posted by: Melannie Baltazar | March 02, 2009 at 09:13 PM