Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. His very first book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street was published in 1937 - after 27 other publishers had already turned it down. He went on to publish 45 children's books - and there's another on the way! Which Pet Should I Get? will be published in July after it was discovered in 2013.
When I was very young, my dad often read my Hop on Pop - so often that I had the book memorized before too long. I loved that book, and the tale Bartholomew and the Oobleck inspired a love of strange science stuffs (who doesn't love making Oobleck?)
In fact, if you want to make your own Oobleck, here's a quick recipe:
- 1 cup water
- 1.5-2 cups corn starch
- a few drops of food coloring of your choice
When mixing all this together, aim for a consistency that the Oobleck feels like a solid when you push on it, but pours like a liquid. It's a special kind of fluid: a Non-Newtonian fluid, which is just a fancy word for something that sometimes acts like a liquid and sometimes like a solid. Silly putty, chilled caramel topping, and even ketchup are also non-Newtonian fluids!
Dr. Seuss created whole worlds to explore. His creations have inspired generations of children to love wordplay, science, the environment, and even tasting new foods. They can inspire sympathy for others, a new appreciation for the people around us, and dreams of all that is possible.
Some of our most beloved children's characters sprang from Dr. Seuss's imagination: The Lorax, The Grinch, The Cat in the Hat, Horton, Cindy Lou Who, Sam I Am... Who's your favorite?
--Stephanie
--Stephanie
