Theodor Geisel, popularly known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was one of the eminent storytellers of the early 20th century who churned out classic children’s tales using imaginative characters and rhyming words. What gave him an upper hand over other writers of his generation was his use of illustration that sustained the interest of young readers. At an early age, he realized that he had a penchant for drawing and writing rhyming tales. He decided to try his hand at children’s literature and soon came up with his debut book ‘And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.’ The book was rejected 27 times before it was finally printed by ‘Vanguard Press.’ Upon its release, readers all over America accepted the book with zest, which led to him penning down more books. Over the years, he took up various jobs: worked in the animation department during ‘World War II’; served as an illustrator for advertising campaigns; worked as a screenwriter for films; and wrote illustrated short stories. It was with the release of his magnum opus ‘The Cat in the Hat’ that he became a prominent name in children’s literature. His later works were as successful as ‘The Cat in the Hat’ and cemented his position as an illustrator and writer of children’s books. He went on to write over 60 books under his popular pen name and sold more than 600 million copies. Many of his works, which are regarded as the most popular children's books of all time, were translated into over 20 languages. His books have spawned many adaptations, including four television series, five feature films, and 11 television specials.