Dr. Seuss,Ā also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel,Ā is one of the most beloved childrenās book authors of all time.Ā From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youāll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style haveĀ hadĀ a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated intoĀ forty-fiveĀ languages.Ā Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world.Ā Dr. Seussās long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.