Of Sneetches and Whos and the Good Dr. Seuss by Thomas Fensch

Children and adults like remember Dr. Seuss's cat in the hat, the culinary delight to be found in green eggs and ham, and the fate of the Grinch who stole Christmas. Over the years Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) produced over 20 of the best loved children's books of the 20th century. The 26 articles in this collection (from newspapers, magazines, the academic world and sources in between) provide a variety of perspectives on his work, from how and why he completely revolutionized children's literature to why children were the only ones who completely understood and appreciated his characters. Contains a chronology of the key dates in Theodor Geisel's life and Index.