Dr.Seuss was born in Springfield，Massachusetts.By the middle of 1950s，he was one of the best-loved children's book writers in the world.Children enjoy the interesting words and the pictures of unusual （不尋常的） animals and plants in his books.
Dr.Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937.It is called And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.A number of publishers （出版商） refused（拒絕） to publish the book because they thought it was too different.Finally，a friend of his published it.Soon other popular books followed.Over the years，he wrote more than 40 children's books.
Dr.Seuss hoped children could read some interesting books.So he decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read.Some of his works，like The Cat in the Hat，only used less than 300 words.He didn't get training（訓(xùn)練） in art，but he drew pictures for most of his books.
People say his books help change the way American children learn to read.In fact，people of all ages love his books.
（1）What do children enjoy in Dr.Seuss's books？
The interesting words and the pictures of unusual animals and plants.
The interesting words and the pictures of unusual animals and plants.
（2）Who published Dr.Seuss's first book for children？
A friend of his.
A friend of his.
（3）How many children's books did he write？
More than 40.
More than 40.
（4）Did Dr.Seuss take art lessons before？
No，he didn't.
No，he didn't.
（5）What do people think of his books？
His books help change the way American children learn to read.
His books help change the way American children learn to read.
