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Mar 2023
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140.2. - The Story of Dr. Seuss ("The Fa...

Shana Thompson
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If you don’t know who Dr. Seuss is, you should! He was a cartoonist and author who brought us The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham, and more than 40 other incredible books for children—and adults—around the world. He’s often called “the father of contemporary children’s literature.” About one in four children in the United States receives a ... Show More
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