He studied literature at Dartmouth College and Oxford University before beginning his career in 1927 as an illustrator and political cartoonist.Īfter the Second World War his focus shifted to children’s books: he would go on to write 44 books for young readers, from The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!.įollowing an architectural revamp, the Discover Children’s Story Centre in London is re-opening this month with an exhibition celebrating Dr Seuss’s work and showing some of his original sketches. Most importantly – and surely the reason his books have sold over 600 million copies – it’s extremely funny.īorn in Massachusetts in 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel adopted his pen name while at university, in a nod to his father’s thwarted desire for him to practise medicine. It’s a place of strange cats invading homes and causing havoc, of authoritarian turtle kings, of tales told in a rhythm that trips irresistibly off the tongue.

The world of author and illustrator Dr Seuss is one in which nothing and everything makes sense.

Take a look back at some of the most appealing moments of this year’s Fruit Games.A new exhibition shows the way Dr Seuss's madcap style grew out of rough typed drafts and effervescent drawings Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, The Grinch is fun for the whole family Rent 3.99 Buy 14.99 Trailers Trailer Trailer Ratings and Reviews 4. “You could pretty much pick any fruit from the bunch for MVF.”Īh, parting is such sweet sorrow! But don’t let your melon-choly get the best of you. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous spirit. “I’ve been attending the Fruit Games for two decades and I’ve never seen one this jam-packed!” attested Peach, a cobbler from Sauceton. And just in time! Our competitors are plum-tuckered from slicing, dicing, rolling, and peeling.īut what a highlight reel! Lemons dropped, Apples bobbed, Strawberries fielded, and the crowd left satisfied.

Today, the sun sets on the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games.

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