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Tag: Dr. Seuss

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. Seuss

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Theodor Seuss Geisel 1904 – 1991 was an American children’s author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss.

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