Why do We All Love Dr. Seuss?

Discovering the Mystery and Magic of an Icon

By: Lois Einhorn

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

After very insightful and thorough examination of the Dr. Seuss books, Dr. Einhorn offers her brilliant interpretations of why we all love his books. Not only very intelligent, this book is highly entertaining, simultaneously serious and humorous, as it specifically illustrates how Seuss combined entertainment with spiritual lessons. Reputed to transform children’s story time forever from the boring Dick and Jane series to a land of wild imagination, Dr. Seuss’s books encourage children to think for themselves. Einhorn wisely explains how his books nurture respect, responsibility, daring, bravery, paying attention, living in the present, seeing the universe as something continually changing and interconnected. As Seuss’s books encourage children to play, have fun, and laugh, so will you feel joy as you read this book. Would you, could you, read this book? You’ll be glad to take a look When you’re hassled, stressed and frazzled Read this book and you’ll be dazzled A thrilling read, quite fun and fast The Cat, the Hat, and the whole cast Full of insights that will last Pick it up and have a blast — Scott Kalechstein Grace Author of "Teach Me How to Love: a True Story that Touches Hearts & Helps With the Laundry!" and "If Dr.Seuss Studied Eckhart Tolle" As the mother of eight and lover of Rhyme I have spent many hours in the company of Dr. Seuss. My children and I can recite most of the books without faltering and yet, until reading Lois Einhorn’s WHY DO WE ALL LOVE DR. SEUSS? I never took the time to understand fully why he had such a hold on us. WHY DO WE ALL LOVE DR. SEUSS? Discovering the Mystery and Magic of an Icon is a highly entertaining, informative journey of inspiration and uniqueness. I laughed, I cried, I recreated myself, and I enjoyed every single word. — Lynette Louise MS, BCN-T, CBS, Author of "MIRACLES ARE MADE: A Real Life Guide To Autism" TABLE OF CONTENTS 1......Natural Order of Things...................................22 2. ....The Universe is One Circle..............................25 3......Everything Continually Changes.......................29 4......Everyone and Everything is Interconnected.......32 5......Everything is Alive and Necessary....................36 6......Achieving Balance..........................................40 7......Knowledge is in Our Hearts ............................44 8......Pay Attention.................................................48 9......Learning is Power...........................................54 10....The Extraordinary in the Ordinary.....................61 11....Gratefulness..................................................67 12....Live in the Present..........................................71 13....Right Intentions..............................................77 14....Right Speech.................................................81 15....Right Action...................................................89 16....Gain Respect, Not Power................................98 17....Defy Conventions...........................................107 18....The Need to Play, Have Fun, and Laugh...........121 19....Some Conclusions.........................................123 Conclusion Rhyme.................................................137 Complete List of Children’s Books with Index written and/or illustrated by Dr. Seuss.....................139 All of us who have loved Dr. Seuss’s exuberant books will enjoy Lois Einhorn’s inspiring, delightful interpretation of the books’ meaning. Recognizing Seuss’s genius for combining entertainment with spiritual lessons, she wisely explains how his books nurture respect, responsibility, daring, bravery, and other important qualities. Her book is simultaneously humorous and serious, surprising and reassuring: a gift to all of us who care about childhood and children’s literature. Highly recommended! — Elizabeth Tucker, Ph.D., Professor of Folklore and Children’s Studies, Author of "Children