“Wake Up! For today is your Day of all Days!”
Today, the world celebrates Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss, one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors. For what would have been Dr. Seuss’ 107th birthday, surely, many will celebrate his birthday in their own favorite way. In fact, courtesy of PBS Kids’, we hosted a small screening party to preview The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That’s new episodes in preparation for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. (more on that soon!)
But really, Dr. Seuss’ birthday and celebration should be about the books that still line our kids’ shelves. According to an article I read, during his lifetime, more than 200 million copies of his 46 memorable books for children were sold. His stories have been translated into 20 languages and continue to touch kids’ lives.
And to commemorate the late author’s birthday, students, teachers and Dr. Seuss fans will honor his legacy with Read Across America Day.
After a trip to the library this morning, we will be having our own mini-party to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! In the name of Dr. Seuss, we have a fun day planned, which includes reading our favorite Seuss titles, playing our favorite Cat in the Hat game from WonderForge, craft time and catch a few episodes of Cat in the Hat, too.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it’s watching The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That marathon on PBS, reading Dr. Seuss books all day or having your own little party, be sure to make it a colorful one.
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The Cat in the Hat marathon is on PBS today. Check your tv listings for the time. In NJ, it starts at 7am; NYC 8:30.
Want to do some crafts? Seussville has a few fun Dr. Seuss printables in line with Read Across America Day. PBS’ Cat in the Hat site also has a good variety of games, as well as printables. Thing 1 and 2 finger puppets? I think we will, thank you very much!
