On this episode of Our American Stories, Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created some of the most famous children’s books of the 20th century. Two of his best-known works, The Lorax and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, show just how intentional he could be. The Lorax stood among the Truffula trees and spoke for the environment, long before environmentalism was a mainstream cause. The Grinch, meanwhile, offered a parable of greed, redemption, and the deeper meaning of Christmas. Both stories reveal how Seuss used fantasy, humor, and memorable characters to help children think about the world around them. Biographer Brian Jay Jones, author of Becoming Dr. Seuss, tells the story of how Seuss’s work combined playful rhymes with moral weight.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)