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Dr. Seuss and Mr. Geisel

by Judith Morgan, Neil Morgan · 1995

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The definitive biography of the beloved children's author re-released in celebration of the new musical Seussical.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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childrensadult
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medium · 384 pages

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