Theodor Seuss Geisel (/suːs ˈɡaɪzəl, zɔɪs -/ ⓘ sooss GHY-zəl, zoyss -; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss (/suːs, zuːs/ sooss, zooss). His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.
Public Domain Works[]
Redbook Stories (unfinished list)[]
The Sneetches
The Zaks
Copyright Status[]
While all of Dr. Seuss' published books for Children are under copyright in the United States, some works by him. Including some paintings, and stories that were first published in Redbook Magazine are in the public domain due to not being renewed.
"Sneetches" is still trademarked by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, so you can only use the name in way that doesn't confuse people as if Dr. Seuss' estate is involved. The final version of the story in the Sneetches and other Stories is still under copyright.