Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is the American author of many popular children's books. As an author, poet, cartoonist, and political activist, Geisel is considered an extraordinary figure in the world of children's writing. Born in 1904, on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is where he developed the aspiration to create such whimsical rhymes. Through the gift of his engaging imagination and entertaining language, Dr. Seuss encourages children to enjoy and enjoy reading at a young age. Through word selection, vivid illustrations, and rhyme, Seuss is not only able to excite the reader, but also leaves him with an unforgettable intellectual message. In an early subscription to LIFE magazine, Geisel's wife states: “Ted doesn't sit down and write for children. He writes for fun. Luckily what amuses him amuses them too” (Bunzel). That said, it is clear that most of his writings contain connotations aimed at gratifying him. Featured in many books such as The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and The Butterfly Book, Dr. Seuss uses symbolism to describe real-life events and morals in a way that is notable for young readers. Using real-life experiences in his children's fantasy works, author Theodor Seuss Geisel shapes characters for many readers, communicating subliminal messages about relationships, pragmatism, personal pride, and political affairs. Even things we don't generally think about are often hidden in the narrative, ranging from historical content to behavioral influences. As an author, Dr. Seuss writes children's books that contain life lessons far beyond his intentions. One in particular, The Cat in the Hat, sends many subliminal messages to young readers. The book begins with...... middle of the paper...... Insu. "The Secret Alchemy of Dr. Seuss." Vocabula Review 4.7 (2002): 1-11. Literary reference center. Network. March 1, 2014. MacDonald, Ruth K. Dr. Seuss. Twayne Publishers. 1988. Print. Nel, Philip. "Children's Literature Goes to War: Dr. Seuss, P.D. Eastman, Munro Leaf, and Private SNAFU (1943-46)." Journal of Popular Culture 40.3 (2007): 468-487. America: history and life. Network. April 15, 2014. Wolfe, Dylan. 2008. "The Ecological Jeremiad, American Myth, and the Vivid Force of Color in Dr. Seuss's The Lorax." Environmental Communication 2, n. 1: 3-24.EnvironmentCompleted. EBSCOhost. Network. April 19, 2014.Wolosky, Shira. "Theodor Seuss Geisel: Lives and Legacy." Biography 34.4 (2011): 896. Literature Resource Center. Network. February 28 2014.