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Dr. Suess birthday celebrated in region’s schools

By Lizzie Short
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:08 AM · 2 min read read
Dr. Suess birthday celebrated in region’s schools

Many New England elementary schools are celebrating Dr. Suess on his birthday Wednesday by reading "The Cat in The Hat" out loud. The beloved author, who was born March 2, 1904, wrote and illustrated some 40 children's books, including "Oh, the Places You'll Go!," "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish" and "The Lorax."

Many New England elementary schools are celebrating Dr. Suess on his birthday Wednesday by reading "The Cat in The Hat" out loud. The beloved author, who was born March 2, 1904, wrote and illustrated some 40 children's books, including "Oh, the Places You'll Go!," "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish" and "The Lorax."…

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