dr. Seuss is probably one of the best known authors of such classic children’s books as “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”. But the author, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, carries a complicated legacy, including drawing racist political cartoons, for example. And now, six of his books are being permanently withdrawn from publication due to “racist and insensitive images,” the Associated Press reported Tuesday. In a statement posted online, dr. Seuss Enterprises, a company that preserves the author’s work, said that he portrays people in ways that are hurtful and wrong.” Books that will no longer be published include “And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street” and “The Cat Contest”.
Geisel has been such a staple of children’s literature that her birthday, March 2, corresponds with Americawide Reading Day, which was first launched in 1998 by the National Education Association as a celebration of reading. For this year’s iteration, the NEA program focused on diverse books (the organization said last month it would highlight stories about children of color in 2021) and selected the “Tiara Hat Parade” as the March pick for students. from elementary school. to that end and to help anyone who buys dr. Seuss-style children’s books, we’ve rounded up some alternatives, including popular classics and contemporary options.
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1. “a bad case of stripes” by david shannon
Originally published in 1998, “A Bad Case of Stripes” follows Camilla Cream, a young woman who loves lima beans but refuses to eat them to fit in with her classmates, who don’t like them at all. but all that worry about fitting in causes her to develop a case of stripes, with her body covered in stripes of different colors. It is recommended for children four to eight years old.
2. “the very hungry caterpillar” by eric carle
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Another classic you may have read when you were younger, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” follows the titular caterpillar for a week as he makes his way through different fruits and foods he finds, like chocolate cake and Swiss cheese. he has won numerous awards for his illustrations. Author Eric Carle also wrote “10 Rubber Duckies” and illustrated “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”
3. “tiara hat parade” by kelly starling lyons
Nea’s pick for the month of March, the “Tiara Hat Parade” centers on young Tiara and her mother, who abandons her dream of owning a millinery when another millinery opens nearby with far fewer hats. expensive. tiara ends up helping her mother in this illustrated children’s book recommended for five and six year olds. you can also find discussion questions online.
4. “the rainbow fish” by marcus pfister
another classic, “the rainbow fish” follows a fish that has shiny scales and learns to be less selfish and share with others. throughout history, the fish ends up giving away its famous scales and gaining friends. the book was first published in 1992 and is recommended for ages 4-8.
5. “goodnight moon” by margaret wise brown
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“goodnight moon” could be one of the books you can add to your child’s bedtime routine. the story centers on a bunny who says goodnight to everything in his room, from clocks to socks and, of course, the moon. it can inspire some dreams and can be a great gift for someone who recently had a baby as it is recommended for babies and 4 year olds.
6. “don’t touch my hair!” by sharee miller
we previously recommended “don’t touch my hair”, as praised by vashti harrison, who wrote “hair love”. In this picture book, Aria deals with strangers and strange creatures like mermaids and aliens who always touch her curls until, one day, she decides she’s had enough. The book is recommended for children ages 2 to 5.
7. “a light in the attic” by shel silverstein
shel silverstein is known for her poetry, including collections such as “where the sidewalk ends.” Characters like Sourface Ann and Exactly Watt could keep kids entertained for years to come. Another classic that kids might love from Silverstein is “The Giving Tree.”
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