Dr. Suess Day

     Did you know.....

• In 1960, Bennett Cerf, Seuss’ editor, bet Seuss he couldn’t write a book using only 50 words. The resulting story was ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ which uses exactly 50 words. Appearing in this order, they are: I am Sam; that; do not like; you green eggs and ham; them; would here or there; anywhere; in a house with mouse; eat box fox; car they; could; may will see tree; let me be; train on; say the dark; rain; goat; boat; so try may; if; good; thank. We could not say that five times fast. Would not, could not.   Huffington Post

• Dr. Seuss's books were more than morality tales for kids, they were outlets for Geisel to comment on social issues. "The Lorax" was about environmental conservation, "The Sneetches" tackled racism, "Horton Hears a Who" was anti-isolationist, "The Butter Battle Book" commented on the arms race and "Yertle the Turtle" was inspired by Hitler's rise to power. Huffington Post

     In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday I decided to throw a little get together where we could enjoy some fun Dr. Suess inspired edibles and some crafts for the kiddos. After our little party we headed over to the base community center where they were hosting a Who-Ville Picnic and showing "Horton Hears a Who."  We had so much fun celebrating such a great children's author...here's some of the pictures!

Welcome to Suessville

The craft table

Green Eggs & Ham

The Cat in the Hat

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Horton Hears a Who

Craft Time

Watching "Horton Hears a Who"