Dr. Seuss: The Great Doodler

A Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and his inventor father spawned a wildly imaginative and perfectionist side. It s no wonder that these qualities led to the beloved work of Dr. Seuss, the Great Doodler. Follow his career as an ad man, political cartoonist, creator of forty-five indelible children s books, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Not bad for a lifelong doodler Includes fun facts and several of Dr. Seuss s original sketches and artwork Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. "From the Trade Paperback edition. ""