Historical February–March 2016 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Here are some little known facts you may find interesting: • Dr Seuss’s real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel but his friends and family called him ‘Ted’. • The Cat in the Hat was written as a result of a 1954 report published in Life magazine about illiteracy among school children.
A text-book editor at a publishing company was concerned about the report and commissioned Ted to write a book which would appeal to children learning to read, using only 250 words given to him by the editor. • Ted’s parents were called Theodor Robert Geisel and Henrietta (Seuss) Geisel.
His father managed a brewery in Springfield and was the son of German immigrants. Ted had one sister called Marnie. • The first book that was both written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel was And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.
The book was rejected 27 times before being published in 1937. • Writing as Dr Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 children’s books.
These books have been translated into more than 15 languages and have sold over 200 million copies around the world. Kid Friendly Events around our Neighborhood: • Who doesn’t love to ice skate or at least sit by the blazing fire, drinking hot chocolate and watching people ice skate? Steinberg Skating Rink is open and ready for people of all ages through February 26th. Sunday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – midnight; $7 per person, $5 skate rental (sizes toddler 6 – adult 15) Note: They only accept CASH, but have an ATM onsite. • Wizard’s Wagon – A great local game store right at 6372 Delmar!
They expanded their store so now they have a great space with plenty of tables to sample the many board and card games. • Science Center – Above and Beyond, The Ultimate Flight Exhibition. Come celebrate aerospace technology with this new highly interactive special exhibition. Above and Beyond features simulations that allow visitors to design and test-fly a supersonic jet, experience flight as a bird, and ride in a space elevator.
This special exhibition will immerse you in flight and space travel. Adult Tickets are $10, Children are $8. • Third Degree Glass Factory – Every 3rd Friday of the month (February 19th, March 18th, etc) Third Degree Glass offers a free family night between 6 – 10pm where you can watch glassblowing and bead making demonstrations and sign up for a guided glass activity. Food trucks are on site for your dining pleasure. • University Library – Don’t forget to check out the library for free activities, story times and movies! Question for April Kids Corner: April 22nd is Earth Day. What do you do to help Mother Earth? Recycle? Reuse? Walk? Use public transportation? Pick up trash? Plant trees?
Please submit drawings and answers to kidscorner@sdtimes.org or drop them at the SDCC office at Four Corners by March 10th! Kids share with us activities of your school, club, play, scouts and sports teams.
This is YOUR corner, so make it what you want!
Original photograph caption
Original Dr. Seuss Seek And Find puzzle and word bank.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2016.
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Original source: SD_Times2016_02.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
