A school librarian in Cambridge, Mass., has turned down a Dr. Seuss book donation from First Lady Melania Trump, saying that the beloved children’s author’s books are filled with “racist propaganda.” In a letter published in The Horn Book, elementary school librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro said Dr. Seuss was “a bit of a cliché” and had books that were filled with “racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.” “Open one of his books (‘If I Ran a Zoo’ or ‘And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street,’ for example), and you’ll see the racist mockery in his art,...
- 9/29/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
He may have passed in 1991, but Dr. Seuss' legacy continues to live on!
Random House is publishing a new children's book from a manuscript recently discovered by Theodor Geisel's (the author's real name) widow in his La Jolla, Calif. home.
Post by Random House Children's Books.
What Pet Should I Get?, according to Random House, captures "a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it!" The book is set to release July 28.
News: Adorable Little Boy Freaks Out When His Dad Tells Him Their Car Has an Ejector Seat Button
In honor of the book's upcoming release, we are remembering some of our favorite works from Dr. Seuss' illustrious career. Let's get started!
14. And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street
What better place to start than Seuss' first children's...
Random House is publishing a new children's book from a manuscript recently discovered by Theodor Geisel's (the author's real name) widow in his La Jolla, Calif. home.
Post by Random House Children's Books.
What Pet Should I Get?, according to Random House, captures "a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it!" The book is set to release July 28.
News: Adorable Little Boy Freaks Out When His Dad Tells Him Their Car Has an Ejector Seat Button
In honor of the book's upcoming release, we are remembering some of our favorite works from Dr. Seuss' illustrious career. Let's get started!
14. And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street
What better place to start than Seuss' first children's...
- 2/19/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
I've logged some serious time with Dr. Seuss over the years. My favorite book was "And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street". Also since it's December, The Grinch will be playing on television. I'm talking about the cartoon version, not the live-action one with Jim Carrey. This cool new Seuss re-invention came from the same source that provided the touching story of Robocop boy. Cartoon blogger Adam Watson had a great idea one day to merge the Seuss world with Star Wars. How cool...
- 12/3/2010
- by Niki Stephens
- JoBlo.com
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