Tells the life story of American children's author Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, his marriage, and his writing career.
Presents an annotated text of Dr. Seuss's classic story, "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Cat in the Hat Returns, " containing the complete text and art of both books, along with essays by Seuss, photographs, and page-by-page annotations.
Looks at the life of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, discussing his childhood and education, work in advertising, military service, attempts to break into publishing, and eventual success as an author of popular books for children.
Examines the poetry, art, and social messages of Theodor Seuss Geisel's works for children and adults, discusses his impact on language and American culture, and presents an extensive, annotated primary and secondary bibliography.