March 2nd is the birthday of the one and only Dr. Seuss! It also happens to be National Read Across America Day (which will be celebrated tomorrow since Dr. Seuss’ birthday falls on a weekend this year). So, planning a little Dr. Seuss-themed party or playdate to celebrate reading & the fabulous Dr. Seuss is perfect this time of year! 
As a PBS Kids VIP {Very Involved Parent}, I was sent some of the fun party supplies seen above. Put down a red table cloth to start and use your favorite Dr. Seuss books to finish off the table decor. You can find a lot of the supplies at a good price on Amazon (affiliate links) like the Dr. Seuss pencils, Cat in the Hat plates, cups, and napkins! They also sent some fun Cat in the Hat bookmarks and activity booklets. I’m going to send those to school with Big Brother to share with his class! 
For the food, we kept things really simple in this display. We had this whole fun playdate planned, but the dreaded stomach bug struck in a horrible way and we had to cancel. 🙁 So, I didn’t have everything made yet that I had planned. What you see there are some saltine fish crackers (you know, stomach bug) and the super fun “one fish, two fish” popcorn munch that I had already made for our party. And, “Juju Fish” are absolutely perfect for some Dr. Seuss fun! 
There are so many fun food ideas out there though! You could make Cat in the Hat push pops, Green eggs & ham pancakes, Thing 1 & Thing 2 cupcakes, or even a whole fun Dr. Seuss birthday dinner! You can munch on your fun Dr. Seuss treats while reading your books! 
And, for even more Dr. Seuss ideas, you can check out “the ultimate Dr. Seuss ideas list” with over 75 crafts, activities, and fun foods included! You’re sure to find more party ideas there. 
For something to watch during your fun little party, PBS Kids has you covered with the Dr. Seuss’ Birthday “Cat-ebration”. The fun kicks off on Monday, March 3 with a the debut of a one-hour special episode of Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! New half-hour episodes also premiere on Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5! So, there’s all kinds of Dr. Seuss and Cat in the Hat fun to be had this week! Check your local PBS Kids listings for showtimes.
So, a very Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!
“If we didn’t have birthdays, you wouldn’t be you. If you’d never been born, well then what would you do?”
What is YOUR favorite Dr. Seuss book?
Disclosure: As a PBS KIDS VIP blogger, I received promotional materials. However, all opinions and experiences are entirely my own. We were HUGE PBS Kids & Dr. Seuss fans long before being a PBS KIDS blogger!
