The Boy on Fairfield Street
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Published: 2011
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"The Boy on Fairfield Street" by Kathleen Krull is a vibrant biography of the beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Geisel. The story follows his early years in Springfield, Massachusetts, capturing his imaginative spirit and quirky creativity. Through playful illustrations and engaging narrative, readers discover how Geisel’s childhood experiences, including his love for drawing and storytelling, fueled his later success in creating whimsical worlds filled with unforgettable characters. The book pays homage to the formative moments that shaped his unique voice, inspiring young readers to embrace their creativity and dreams just as Dr. Seuss did. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
This book was published in 2011 by Random House Books for Young Readers .
Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of the series, lives in New York City.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award
This book was recognised by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Charlotte Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Charlotte Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.