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Dr Seuss wife, Helen, encouraged him to give up his idea of teaching English and to concentrate on his fabulous collection of fanciful animal drawings. Her strategy worked and Dr Seuss published his first children s book in 1937

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Fun Fact: Dr Seuss’ wife, Helen, encouraged him to give up his idea of teaching English and to concentrate on his “fabulous collection” of fanciful animal drawings. Her strategy worked and Dr Seuss published his first children’s book in 1937

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