Grade 5 - Doctor Seuss inspired Landscapes

      Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. – Theodore Seuss) began his career as a political cartoonist, but he is best known for his 60+ childrens books. He started publishing them in the 1950’s up until death in 1991.

     Check out the whimsical landscapes and cityscapes below.               They were created by grade 5A and 5B and are inspired by the         illustrations of Dr. Seuss.






























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