How To Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
When I realized that Dr. Seuss’s Birthday was coming up, I knew that we had to do something to celebrate! His books are some of our most often read in our house at bedtime. Madeline is especially fond of them. She often requests Fox in Socks which still leaves me tongue tied!
Right now my favorite is There’s a Wocket in My Pocket. I’ve always been especially fond of Mr. Brown Can Moo as well. Just when I think we’ve read them all (which we really haven’t) I find another book to add to our collection.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
— Theodor Geisel
Dr. Seuss Fun Facts
- Birth Date: March 2, 1904
- Dr. Seuss’s real name is Theodor Geisel
- He used the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg (his real last name spelled backwards), and Rosetta Stone
- Theodor Geisel worked in an animation department of the U.S Army during World War II.
- He wrote 44 children’s books.
- His birthday, March 2, is the annual date for National Read Across America Day
- His best-sellers included: Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- Seuss’s first book And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street was published in 1937 after being rejected almost 30 times.
- Death Date: September 24, 1991
(source: Wikipedia)
Unfortunately the craft store was all cleaned out of red candy melts due to Valentine’s day so I had to improvise with light blue melts. I think you get the idea though.
How To Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
1. With your local library – many libraries offer activities to honor his birthday.
2. With PBS Kids – watch the 2-hour marathon of The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That! on your local PBS channel. PBS will also air two brand new episodes of The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That! on what would have been Theodor Geisel’s 107th birthday.
3. Host a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party Playdate:
- Read some of your favorite books
- Serve treats inspired by his books.
- Offer simple Dr. Seuss Crafts
- Watch Cat in the Hat Video on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
- Color a few Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages
- Dress up as your favorite book character
- Or try these FREE Dr. Seuss PRINTABLES: Dr. Seuss Character Match and Dr. Seuss Word Search.
Fun Dr. Seuss Treats
- Pink Yink Ink Smoothies
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish…Goldfish Crackers
- Cat in the Hat Marshmallow Pops
- Thing One and Thing Two Cupcakes
- or try a recipe from the Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook
Cat: So Kiddo, whaddya wanna do for fun?
Sally: I wanna make cupcakes!
Cat: Cupcakes! Oh yeaaaah!
I think Logan would most definitely agree with Sally and The Cat! Too bad we don’t have Cat in the Hat’s amazing kupkake-inator so we can make cupcakes out of anything we have in the kitchen!
What are your favorite Dr. Seuss books?
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Fun Treats to Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Bring the whimsy and fun from your favorite Dr. Seuss books to life with these fun treats. Perfect for the classroom.
Ingredients
For Pink Yink Ink Drink
- adapted from Raspberry Sweetheart Smoothie
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 10 oz frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon milled flax
- 1 teaspoon honey
For Cat in the Hat Marshmallow Pops
- Jet Puffed Marshmallows
- Wilton Lollipop Sticks
- Red Candy Melts
- Blue Candy Melts
- White Candy Melts
For Thing One and Thing Two Cupcakes
- Red Cupcake Liners
- Blue Food Coloring
- Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes
- Vanilla Almond Buttercream - you will need at least 3 batches for a whole recipe of the cupcakes
- Wilton #12 Tip
- Wilton #2D Tip
Instructions
For Pink Yink Ink Drink
- Put all the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your blender. Cover and run on the Smoothie function (if applicable, otherwise puree on high for about a minute). Once the program is complete, turn the power off and serve.
For Cat in the Hat Marshmallow Pops
- Insert lollipop sticks into the bottom of the marshmallow. Melt the white candy melts in the microwave or on the stove top per package instructions. Using a deep cup works best for dipping. Dip the marshmallows into the melted white candy melts. Shake gently to remove excess.
- Stick the lollipops into Styrofoam or something else to hold them upright white they dry. After dry, melt the red and blue colored melts. Pour each into a small decorators squeeze bottle. Drizzle the colors on the dried white dipped marshmallows to resemble stripes from the Cat's hat. Let dry before serving.
- Note: Candy Melts and Lollipop sticks are available at many craft stores, such as Micheal's.
For Thing One and Thing Two Cupcakes
- Bake Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes in red cupcake liners. Prepare Vanilla Almond Buttercream without any food coloring.
- When cupcakes have completely cooled. Frost a layer of white buttercream on top of the cupcakes - I used a Wilton #12 Round tip. This will be the Things' face.
- Dye the remaining buttercream blue and pipe stars layered on top of one another in a pyramid like shape to resemble Thing One and Thing Two's crazy hair. I used a #2D Wilton tip.
- Then just cut out some small circles and write "Thing 1" and "Thing 2" with black marker. Tape to the cupcake liner.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 33mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 6g
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Theresa says
Hi..What color dye did you use for your thing 1 thing 2 cupcakes?
Thanks!!
Katie says
I believe it was Americolor Sky Blue. I like Americolor gel food colorings because they don’t have a nasty taste and the colors are really concentrated.
Carrie says
I give a copy of Oh The Places You’ll Go!! to every high school and college graduate I know. I think there’s more good advice in that book than anything I’ve read!!!
Julia says
Hi, These are sooooo cute–thank you so much for sharing. Could you please tell me what type and color of food coloring did you use to make the blue–I need it to be as close to the color of the hair on Thing 1 and Thing 2. Thanks so much for your help and for sharing your wonderful talent. Blessing
Katie says
I’m pretty sure that I used sky blue from my Ateco 1112 12-Color Food Coloring Kit.
Julia says
Thank you so much for your reply!!!!
Vy Barto says
What great ideas to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Had I known earlier, I would have tried to make those too cute desserts! 🙂 I mentioned your blog on my blog tonight! 🙂
Thanks for the great ideas! Love your blog!
-Vy
Ann says
You have some adorable and unique ideas to celebrate this body of children’s literature. Well done and thank you for sharing!
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon says
These are soooo sweet. I saw your pin-it button up there so I assume you approve of readers pinning your work over on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/zina/fun-with-dr-seuss/
*Thanks for taking the time to share this adorable idea with us. 🙂
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says
I just love your cupcakes…so cute! We have a Kitchen Fun and Crafty link party that opens tomorrow night and would love for you to stop by and share this!
Carole says
I just posted a dinner party I hosted with a Dr. Seuss theme, and I included your cupcakes as another idea. I did a similar cupcake for my party, but LOVE yours!! I’d love to invite you to stop by check out my blog!
Carole
Melanie says
Such a perfect way to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
Katie, These cupcakes are simply adorable! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipe. I’m featuring it today. I’d love for you to stop by 🙂
Katie
Stacie says
Thank you SO much for this idea! It is beyond adorable, and as I type, there are 24 waiting to be delivered to my son’s kindy class!
Polly @ Helping Little Hands says
Love the cupcake idea! They’d be so easy to put together.
Elise @ The Foodie Forkful says
Thanks for the ideas – I’m headed to a Dr Seuss themed playgroup tomorrow and now I think I need to do some baking for it!
Carole says
Just posted some fun ideas for Dr. Seuss treats for kiddos on my blog. Planning to make some Red Fish, Blue Fish for a playgroup myself!
Carrie says
So creative Katie. Love all of your ideas!
Beth says
Love the designs. I also love that the cupcakes are adorable without being overly ” touched” the way most fondant designs are. Buttercream at it’s best! Thanks for the photos.
Alison says
Hello! I featured your cupcakes today. They look adorable!
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2011/02/little-seuss-inspiration.html
Thanks for sharing!
~Alison
Eric VanRaepenbusch says
These cupcakes look awesome! I am going to add a link to my blog about Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Thanks for sharing.
Jan says
Great post! I actually quoted Dr. Seuss in a few CV cover letters…. I’m pretty sure a Dr. Seuss quote will one day land me a job (one day…)!
Jess says
Oh my gosh, those are sooo adorable! What tip did you use??
Jess : )
Katie says
Wilton #12 Tip
Wilton #2D Tip
I mention in the big blue block area where the recipes are which tips I used for what color and the technique.
Kerstin says
Awww, so cute, I’m so impressed 🙂
Cheryl says
Inspiring creations! YUM! Thanks so much for posting them!
Here is a craft idea… jumping THINGS made from paper, based on the classic string pull toys, with template.
Stephanie says
I love all these ideas! I want to do a Seuss-themed party for one of my daughter’s parties and this is so inspiring!
Nancy-The Sensitive Pantry says
So much fun, Katie! Really cute and what a way to inspire kids to read…celebrate their favorite authors. Love it.
“”If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good.” -Dr. Seuss
Catherine says
We’re planning on celebrating his birthday on Wednesday too! But I’m nowhere NEAR this creative… We’re just going to do green ham & cheese omelets for Green Eggs & Ham with short stacks of red & white pancakes for the Cat in the Hat.
Katie says
I LOVE the pancake idea! That’s adorable and I never would have thought of that.
Happy When Not Hungry says
Love this post! Those cupcakes are too cute! Love love Dr. Seuss!
Marie says
Oh my goodness. Those Thing 1 and Thing 2 cupcakes could not possibly be any cuter! What a great way to celebrate Seuss’ birthday.
Emily@SoDomesticated says
Love all the ideas! Stopping by from Tidy Mom… I linked up some Dr. Seuss Cupcake Toppers… love Dr. Seuss!
Trysha says
I love those Cat In The Hat marshmallows! My kids think marshmallows are the best thing since…well, anything! I will be making these for sure.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I love all the Dr. Suess books! They are my favorite reads with our kids. Your edible creations are so much FUN!!
Ashley says
Oh no- I would have forgotten his birthday! Thanks for reminding us! My favourite Seuss books have always been The Lorax and Oh The Places You’ll Go. 🙂 I love those Thing cupcakes, though! I don’t have kids…think they’d work for grown-ups? 😉
Peggy says
Oh how fun! I remember reading all of the Dr. Seuss books when I was a kid! It’s great that those books can transcend generations and are still around today!
Katrina (gluten free gidget) says
How did I miss Dr Seuss’ b-day? My fav book was always Yertle the Turtle!
Damaris @Kitchen Corners says
A couple things. First did you know there is a Dr. Suess cookbook http://www.amazon.com/Green-Eggs-Cookbook-Georgeanne-Brennan/dp/0679884408 It’s awesome. Second, can you believe March 2nd is my birthday too? I was so happy when I found out we shared a birthday.
naomi says
I love your Dr. Seuss post! So many cute ideas!!!!
Sharlene says
You’re killing me with the cuteness here.
Laurel says
Oh this is just too fun! Great ideas! I’d love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight: http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Stephanie says
Love it! I wanna try these cupcakes and marshmallows!!! So cute!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
I love that quote! I haven’t read any Seuss in years but I remember those books always made me happy when I was a kid.
Food Frenzy says
Very creative. Great job!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
I love these cupcakes!! We have a Dr. Seuss day at my school every year..I bet my students would just love these! 🙂
Michaela says
The first book I read was a Dr. Seuss!! My sister used to request Oh The Places You’ll Go almost every night, and we used to spent like 5 minutes tracing the zebra tail. I love the cupcakes. Super clever!!
Shannon says
I love those cupcakes! Dr. Seuss is such an inspiration.
One of my favorite quotes:
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
-Dr Seuss
Nina says
Thanks for this! My littlest son will be celebrating his first birthday in April and the theme Dr. Seuss! Those cupcakes will be there!
Rachel: Teacher by Day - Chef by Night says
Thanks for sharing these adorable treats as well as your love for Seuss! He (and my parents) taught me how to read & as an upper-elementary teacher Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Read Across America week is one of my favorite times to celebrate reading & remember that we are never too old to be a kid!
Michelle (What's Cooking with Kids) says
What fun!
Chris says
Love these ideas! The Thing 1 and Thing 2 cupcakes are fantastic, but the pops are darling! I went with savory ideas in my Patch article…
http://northeastcobb.patch.com/articles/celebrate-dr-seuss
🙂
Jamie | My Baking Addiction says
So adorable! I just love the color of that blue frosting. Really creative, Katie!
Victoria S. says
So festive. There are so many fun ideas to celebrate. I love the turquoise frosting for hair. You packed a lot of info and fun facts into this post. I’m adding a link to this on my blog where I collect Dr. Seuss ideas.
Saunya says
I absolutely love love LOVE this idea!! My boyfriend is actually one of the animators that makes The Cat In The Hat Knows a lot About That, and I think I just might have to make some of these cupcakes for his studio 🙂 thanks for the idea!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, I just love all of these ideas… And those Thing 1 and Thing 2 cupcakes are one of the cutest things I have seen in a very long time!
Tracy says
What a fun party idea! I love the Thing cupcakes! 🙂
Jennifer says
I cannot read Oh the places you’ll go! without crying. I love that book. I love Dr Suess. Target has an event from 9-11 this Saturday. The craft at Lakeshore Learning is also Dr Suess inspired.
Shaina says
So cute, Katie!
Megan says
One of our favorite movies! The cupcakes look delicious, we may have to give those a try!
Kristen says
So cute! We just made cat in the hat hats this week. Fun times!
Jamie says
Katie, your pics turned out darling! You are so creative and your treats are so yummy!
EatLiveRun says
these are great! Love the colors!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Those cupcakes are SO cute. Love the ideas. I really need to increase our supply of books… as in start a big kid collection that hopefully won’t get ruined like the baby book collection oy!
Katie says
We’ve purchase a lot of Seuss books at Costco. They often have a set of 3 or 4 together for nice prices. Also got a set of Seuss board books there for my daughter since she still has a hard time turning the thing pages without accidentally ripping.
Ali says
I just wanted to take a quick moment to tell you that I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now…even tried the veggie fajitas, and I think you do a lovely job.
Jan @ Family Bites says
So fun! I love the idea of having a party for no reason other than it’s fun.
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
You and BunkyCooks.com need to get together. She’s a big Dr. Seuss fan.
These cupcakes look fantastic… brings the child out in everyone!
Amanda says
Great ideas and pics!
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
Such cute ideas! Thank you! 🙂
Blog is the New Black says
These are all such fun, creative ideas! 🙂
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
What a creative idea!
Our copies of ‘Wocket’ and “Mr. Brown” are so tattered, they’ve been read so many times.