"The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss" by Kathleen Krull is a captivating biography that chronicles the childhood of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The book explores his early life in Springfield, Massachusetts, showcasing his imaginative spirit, love of drawing, and the experiences that shaped his creative genius. Through engaging illustrations and anecdotes, readers learn how Ted's unique perspective and whimsical ideas laid the foundation for his future as a beloved children's author. The narrative highlights the importance of creativity and perseverance in pursuing one's passions, making it an inspiring read for all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by Random House USA Inc .

STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have collaborated on over 45 picture books. Their work has received rave reviews and won awards, including My Many Colored Days , I Walk at Night , and New York's Bravest . Visit them online at www. johnsonandfancher. com. Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of the series, lives in New York City.