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, it was there that he developed the aspiration to create such fanciful rhymes. Through the gift of his captivating imagination and fun language, Dr. Seuss encourages young children to savor and enjoy reading from an early age. Through word selection, vivid illustrations, and rhymes, Seuss is not only able to excite the reader, but he also leaves them with an unforgettable intellectual message. In an early subscription to LIFE magazine, Geisel's wife said: “Ted doesn't sit down and write for kids. He writes for fun. Fortunately, what amuses him also amuses them” (Bunzel). That being said, it is obvious that most of his writings contain connotations intended to satisfy him. Interwoven throughout many books such as The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss uses symbolism to depict real-life events and morals in a way that is remarkable for young readers. Using real-life experiences throughout his fantasy works for children, author Theodor Seuss Geisel shapes the characters of many readers, communicating subliminal messages about relationships, pragmatism, self-pride, and political affairs. Even things we don't usually 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 are often hidden in the narrative, ranging from historical content to behavioral influences.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 convey 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 paper ...... Unknown. “The Secret Alchemy of Dr. Seuss.” Vocabulary Review 4.7 (2002): 1-11. Literary reference center. Internet. March 1, 2014.MacDonald, Ruth K. Dr. Seuss. Twayne Publishers. 1988. Print. Nel, Philip. “Children's Literature Goes to War: Dr. Seuss, PD Eastman, Munro Leaf, and Private SNAFU (1943-46).” Journal of Popular Culture 40.3 (2007): 468-487. America: History and Life. Internet. April 15, 2014. Wolfe, Dylan. 2008. “The ecological Jeremiah, the American myth and the living force of color in Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax.” Environmental Communication 2, no. 1: 3-24.EnvironmentComplete. EBSCO host. Internet. April 19, 2014. Wolosky, Shira. “Theodor Seuss Geisel: Lives and Legacies.” Biography 34.4 (2011): 896. Literary Resource Center. Internet. February 28 2014.