Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum

Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum by Dr. Seuss - 80 pages

I listened to this book on audio.  Unfortunately, it lost quite a bit in the change in format.  This was an unfinished manuscript of Dr. Seuss that was found after his death.  It is the story and then several pages of notes about the different horse artwork included.  I was not impressed with the story itself.  However, I did find the notes about the different artwork interesting.  (The audio also did a good job of describing the artwork since you can't see it while listening.)

Overall, I probably would not recommend this book other than to hardcore adult Dr. Seuss fans.  I do not think children would really be interested in this book.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess-64 pages

I may have read this when I was young, but I wanted to read it again for this month's challenge. This book, as in many of Dr. Seuss's books, teaches a valuable lesson. The reader (hopefully) learns that Christmas is about more than just presents. It's about spending time with family and being kind and charitable, which I think should be one's mindset always.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss-62 pages

I had read this one before as a kid. This is a story about trying new things and not knocking things one hasn't tried before.

The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss

The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss-65 pages

The main story about the Sneetches is about acceptance. The reader learns (should learn) that people (and creatures) are different, but we all have value. No one is better than anyone else based on looks, race, ethnicity, and etc. Everyone has value and should be treated as such. I enjoyed reading this book for the monthly challenge.

Oh, the Thinks you can Think! by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Thinks you can Think! by Dr. Seuss-48 pages

I enjoy both reading books by Dr. Seuss and watching movies based on his works (like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax). I don't think I had read this one before reading it for the monthly challenge. This one challenges the reader to think and to use his or her imagination. If one uses his or her imagination, then one can imagine/think up almost anything.

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss - 72 pages

I enjoy the poetry of Horton. 

He found friends call Who's on a small speck of dust and tried to protect them.

What Pet Should I Get? by Dr.Seuss

What Pet Should I Get?  by Dr. Seuss, 40 pages

I highly recommend all Dr. Seuss fans read this book.  I loved it! The prose may not be quite as creative as his other works, but nonetheless, it is total Dr. Seuss.  When Kay and her brother have to choose a pet, they go through the normal choices at the pet store.  What will they choose?  Their choice may surprise you.  I love this book because it is about making decisions and using your imagination.  The book included the background on how this book came to be, and a little background on Dr. Seuss and some of his real life pets. This was truly a delight to read!!

Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss

Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss, 46 pages

Dr. Seuss passed away in 1991 at the age of 87 years.  His birthday was March 2 and is still celebrated in many ways around the United States.  Children eat green eggs and ham, and libraries and schools dedicate the day to reading his stories.

I have read many Dr. Seuss books, but never this one.  As an adult, I still love Dr. Seuss stories. They never fail to make me smile.

In Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton is an elephant who is asked by Mayzie to sit on an egg in her nest.  Horton does it.  What will happen when an elephant sits on an egg?  Will it crack?  What happens proves that elephants are true and faithful animals.  The ending will surprise you.  Afterall, have you ever seen an elephant with wings or a bird with a trunk?

Who Was Dr. Seuss? by Janet Pascal

Who Was Dr. Seuss? by Janet B. Pascal, 103 pages

Who Was Dr. Seuss? was another very informative and interesting read on how Dr. Seuss became the wonderful author he is. It is interesting to note that while at Dartmouth College, he was voted least likely to succeed.  This book lets us know how he was inspired to wrote certain stories. The cat in The Hat was written using first grade sight words, and the book Green Eggs and Ham was written using only 50 words. This book is a must read for all Dr. Seuss fans!