Children and adults alike will be thrilled to hear there is another Dr. Seuss book on the way, 28 years after the author died. Officially named "Theodor Seuss Geisel" the original manuscript for âDr. Seussâ Horse Museumâ was found in his home, along with the 2015 book âWhat Pet Should I Get?â
According to Random House Childrenâs Books, the new book will introduce children to art, how to create it, and how to experience it.
About the new Dr Seuss Book
The new book is set for release on the 3rd of September 2019 and will have an initial printing of 250,000 copies.
It tells the tale of a friendly horse, taking a group of students to an art museum and touring the paintings. The publisherâs press release noted that âartists and non-artists alikeâ will enjoy the timeless theme of the new Dr. Seuss childrenâs book, which points out there is no right way to interpret beauty as we encounter it each day.
Nearly two decades after his death, publishers are releasing a new book from legendary author Dr. Seuss. https://t.co/wcYjpniiWA pic.twitter.com/qFqOm3lPEW
â ABC News (@ABC) February 28, 2019
Andrew Joyner, the acclaimed illustrator, completed the unfinished manuscript, taking his inspiration from original sketches by Seuss. There are also photographic reproductions of well-known horse artwork by painters such as Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and more.
Many of Dr. Seussâ best-known characters will be making cameos throughout the book, including the Grinch, Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat.
The press release quotes Cathy Goldsmith, Seussâ former Art Director, who is overseeing the publication as saying she âfondly remembers the days when "Tedâ came into the offices of Random House to deliver his latest work.
He even read the latest story to their staff in a conference room. Goldsmith said reading the new manuscript took her right back to those days and that she is honoured to be involved in bringing his work to todayâs children.
About the discovery of the Seuss manuscript
The book will have a publisherâs note at the end, revealing insights about the discovery of the unknown manuscript and Dr.
Seussâ sketches. It also covers the authorâs love of modern art, along with information about artists represented in the book and the creative process of Joyner.
Never-before released Dr. Seuss book to be released this fall, 28 years after his death https://t.co/IrfhoJqrIH pic.twitter.com/g30wMCxryw
â CBS News (@CBSNews) March 1, 2019
Susan Brandt of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, said the new childrenâs book will entertain children âas only Dr. Seuss canâ and went on to say the story is sure to inspire conversations about how we all view the world around us. Brandt added they âhappily expectâ many children to start asking âWhat do YOU see?â after viewing Dr. Seussâ latest creation.
Netflix and âGreen Eggs and Hamâ
As noted by CBS News, news of the new book comes as Netflix teases a 13-episode animated adaptation of the beloved Seuss book âGreen Eggs and Ham.â Ellen DeGeneres will be producing the series which is set to start streaming in autumn this year.
Michael Douglas and Adam Devine, among others, will be voicing the series, which will feature Guy Am I and Sam I Am going on an adventure to attempt to save an endangered animal, the âChickeraffe,â from a zoo. Along the way, the unlikely pals will learn about friendship, hope and, naturally, green eggs and ham.