Dr. Seuss

The author, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, was one of the greatest children's book authors the world has ever known. He became famous for his distinctive writing and illustration of more than 40 children's books. These books, published under the pseudonym Dr. Seuss, have raised generations in the USA and around the world. They have sold over 600 million copies and have been translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death. The author was honored with a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his contribution to the education and entertainment of America's children and their parents for over half a century.