Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel always wanted to be an artist, even though few people were impressed with his unique drawings of strange characters. Now his drawings delight children everywhere as they read his books. Better known as Dr. Seuss, his stories abound with rhyme, word play, and lessons for living. The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are just three of the 41 books he has written for children.