Doctor Seuss is such a famous writer that it would be difficult to pick out his most popular books. He has published a total of 46 books, all of which entice generation after generation of children.
Preferences are something individual and each person has a favorite Doctor Seuss story. This article lists some of the most popular books by the author that have affected literature and have made a long-lasting impression.
The Cat in the Hat
This is the first Doctor Seuss book that introduced the character of The Cat. Children love The Cat, its fun tricks and the overall atmosphere that this fun protagonist manages to create. The Cat is mostly recognized for the exceptionally tall hat that features red and white stripe decorations.
The book was published in 1957 and is a children’s classic till present day. On a rainy day, a brother and a sister get introduced to The Cat, who tries to amuse the little ones while their mom is away.
Unsurprisingly, more than 11 million copies of this Doctor Seuss story have been sold.
Horton Hears a Who
Horton Hears a Who was published back in 1954 and is the second Dr Seuss book to have the cute elephant as its protagonist.
The plot tells the story of the elephant Horton who one day hears speech from a spec of dust. This spec of dust happens to be a microscopic planet inhabited by little Whos. A cartoon based on the book was recently created.
One of the most important phrases from the book is “A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Green Eggs and Ham
This happens to be the best-selling Dr Seuss book. Green Eggs and Ham was published in August 1960.
Two characters have a dialogue and this is how the entire book unfolds. It contains no narrative. A character named Sam tries to convince another character that lacks a name to try a meal consisting of green eggs and ham.
Green Eggs and Ham is suitable for very young children, since the book contains simple words. This is the fourth best-selling children’s book of all time and it certainly will be an amazing baby shower gift.
The Lorax
The Lorax came into existence in 1971. The originality of the characters is one aspect that makes the book unique and typical for Dr Seuss.
This book speaks about nature, its abundance and diversity. A movie was created following the book’s plot. The Lorax lead to some controversy since a number of people consider it to be unfairly critical of the logging industry.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is so popular that the book needs no detailed introduction. Audiences across the globe love the story and it is equally attractive to both children and grownups.
Dr Seuss himself created the original book illustrations. How the Grinch Stole Christmas was published in 1957.
The Grinch is a very angry and bitter character. This character does everything possible to spoil everyone’s fun by stealing Christmas gifts and meals. Yet, Christmas comes and the Grinch learns that the holiday is more than mere objects.
Source by Criss White
