Tag: Doctor Seuss

Some Random Thoughts about Doctor Seuss

On By Charlie BrooksIn LiteratureLeave a comment

Originally published on BabyCenter.com April 15, 2014

My son has taken a strong liking to Dr. Seuss stories at bedtime. This is partly due to the fact that I have read them to him repeatedly since he was born. We’re in a phase now where he has a handful of books he really likes and wants me to read those books every night. If I’m going to have to read the same thing over and over again, I’d much rather it be a story I like, and Seuss books fit the bill.

Every tale has its quirks, and some of Dr. Seuss’s most popular tales leave me with certain impressions that I’m not sure were intended. For example:

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4 Curious Questions about “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

On By Charlie BrooksIn Film, ParentingLeave a comment

Originally published on BabyCenter.com December 13, 2013

The 1966 animated classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Is, in my opinion, the best Christmas special ever. It takes a wonderful story written by Dr. Seuss and actually improved it through terrific animation by Chuck Jones, narration from the great Boris Karloff, and one of the most catchy tunes ever by Thurl Ravenscroft. In terms of must-watch Christmas specials, this is one of only three items that I feel the need to watch every year – and the other two, Die Hard and the American Dad episode “Rapture’s Delight,” aren’t something I can watch with my kids just yet.

I could go on espousing the glory that is this special, but I’m sure many other people have already done so. Instead, I figured I’d take this time to list just a few odds and ends that have popped into my head upon repeat viewings.

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Time for Some Christmas Specials: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

On By Charlie BrooksIn FilmLeave a comment

Growing up, there were two things my brothers and I always did every Christmas. First, we’d always listen to my dad read The Night Before Christmas while changing the words each time, much to our consternation. Second, we made it a point to catch the 1966 animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on television. Several filmmakers have tried adapting Dr. Seuss’ classic story since, but none of them ever came close to the perfection that the 1966 crew achieved.

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