During his lifetime, Dr. Seuss was one of the best and most influential children’s book authors of all time and, though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of children, teens, and nostalgic adults around the world. Through his work, Dr. Seuss taught a generation about life, responsibilities, and above all—fun.
His new book “Horse Museum” celebrates art and the different interpretations of the world around us through some of the most beloved Seuss characters like the Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, and the Grinch as they explore art by famous painters Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and others.
Dr. Seuss may have just been another writer to some but to many at MLEC, he was the source of many beloved childhood memories. And, with his new book, he will be for generations to come.
“When I was a little girl my favorite book was ‘Are You My Mother’. I would make my dad read it to me over and over, and when he got tired I would go to my mom and ask her to read it. I never got tired of that book. I think it was the simple illustrations and musicality of the words that made me fall in love. I could almost remember each line like song lyrics,” said MLEC senior, Robyn Forbes.
Another student reminisced about the spouts of happiness that Dr. Seuss and his fantastical stories brought about.
“Dr. Seuss was a significant part of my childhood. I remember watching Cat in the Hat every morning on PBS before going to school and then watching the earlier versions of the Grinch on TV. I remember reading his books in class and the wonder is created in my mind. His stories just made me happy,” said Angie Camarena, an MLEC junior.
The word play Dr. Seuss used in his books is striking as each word brings colors, smells, and tastes to life and is what drew many to his work.
“When I was younger I couldn’t get enough of Dr. Seuss. I loved the artwork, quirky rhymes, and just the fun that just seemed to spill out of his books. Reading his work is probably the reason why I appreciate art more as I grew older.” said Khaled Blackmon, another junior here at MLEC.
In the end, Dr. Seuss taught us the importance of creativity, curiosity, and what it takes to nurture them. He has changed and shaped children’s literature through his work and impacted our childhoods in ways unimaginable. Dr. Seuss’s books will remain timeless and his influence ongoing.
