Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as his pseudonym, Dr. Seuss, is one of the most popular children's authors of all time. He wrote and illustrated over 44 books, plus wrote over a dozen other books under his other pseudonyms Theo LeSieg and Rosetta Stone, which were illustrated by others. His books have sold over 222 million copies and been translated into more than 15 languages. His books are favorites for many children, and are best known for his imaginative characters and rhyme.
                                 
Dr. Seuss Classics and More Book List:
This series can be read in any order.
| Book 3: | The King's Stilts
Ages 3 - 8. October 12, 1939
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9033)
GLE: 4.6; F&P/GRL: P
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| Book 5: | Horton Hatches the Egg
Ages 3 - 8. October 12, 1940
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Points, Quiz #5472)
GLE: 3.6; F&P/GRL: M
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| Book 6: | McElligot's Pool
Ages 3 - 8. September 12, 1947
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9036)
GLE: 3.7; F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
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| Book 9: | If I Ran the Zoo
Ages 3 - 8. October 12, 1950
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9032)
GLE: 3.8; F&P/GRL: M
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| Book 11: | Horton Hears a Who!
Ages 3 - 8. August 12, 1954
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9024)
GLE: 3.8; F&P/GRL: N; DRA: 38
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| Book 12: | On Beyond Zebra!
Ages 3 - 8. September 12, 1955
AR: 4.2 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9041)
GLE: 3.3
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| Book 13: | If I Ran the Circus
Ages 3 - 8. October 12, 1956
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9031)
GLE: 3.9; F&P/GRL: O
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| Book 16: | Happy Birthday To You!
Ages 3 - 8. August 12, 1959
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9022)
GLE: 3.7; F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
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| Book 18: | Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Ages 3 - 8. August 12, 1962
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9017)
GLE: 3.3; F&P/GRL: N; DRA: 34
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| Book 21: | The Lorax
Ages 3 - 8. August 12, 1971
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9034)
GLE: 3.5; F&P/GRL: P
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| Book 23: | Hunches in Bunches
Ages 3 - 8. October 12, 1982
AR: 2.9 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9026)
GLE: 2.9; F&P/GRL: M; DRA: 38
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| Book 24: | The Butter Battle Book
Ages 3 - 8. January 12, 1984
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Points, Quiz #9012)
GLE: 3.5; F&P/GRL: P
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| Book 27: | Daisy-Head Mayzie
Ages 3 - 8. January 11, 1995
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Points, Quiz #132685)
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List of Awards:
Multiple Emmy Awards for television adaptations of several of his books
Best Seller Lists:
2000 Publishers Weekly list of best-selling children's books of all time
USA Today best-seller list
Numerous other best-seller lists
Film/Television/Theatrical Adaptations:
1998 Broadway Musical: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000 Live-Action Feature Film: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000 Broadway Musical: Seussical
2008 Animated CGI Feature Film: Horton Hears a Who
2012 Animated CGI Feature Film: The Lorax
Adapted into TV series that ran in 1996-1998: The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
Other Websites for Additional Information:
Official or Publisher Website for Dr. Seuss Classics and More Series
Author Website for Dr. Seuss
Author Website for Tish Rabe
Author Website for Jack Prelutsky
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