Talk about a good day to read. Today is the birthday of Dr. Seuss and what a better way to celebrate his enduring genius than by having a nationwide reading celebration. Read Across America is a partnership between The National Education Association (NEA) and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Its mission: to promote the joy and importance of reading and to celebrate the birthday of beloved author Dr. Seuss. Since its founding 1997 Read Across America has become the signature program of the NEA. Though today is the big day, the NEA offers year-round programming that focuses on motivating children and teens to read. There are...
Dr. Seuss as a political cartoonist
Dr. Seuss is forever entrenched in the upper pantheon of children's books writers. Many of the 46 children's books he wrote still have a place on our kids bookshelves. From Cat In The Hat to Hop on Pop to Green Eggs and Ham his stories are part of the fabric of many a childhood. His books have sold over 600 million copies, and appear in more than 20 languages. In 2000, Publishers Weekly compiled a list of the best-selling children's books of all time; of the top 100 hardcover books, 16 were written by Dr. Seuss! World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna. For...
The Green Eggs and Ham Marketplace
In lieu of black friday today, I'm calling it green friday. Some early holiday shopping ideas for all the Dr. Seuss "Green Eggs & Ham" fans on your list. One of the most amazing works is from Artist Robert Peterson who beaded the entire text of "Green Eggs and Ham" using more than 250,000 beads. If that wasn't enough, he also beaded a green ham purse and two green egg brooches.Crocheted green eggs and ham by The Izz.Would you like them on your ears? Green eggs and ham jewelry on Etsy. A green eggs and ham soap set on Etsy with a ham and...