She was the wife of Dr. Seuss, and though often overshadowed by her famous husband, she made a name for herself as an author in her own right. Her popular children’s books, like Do You Know What I’m Going To Do Next Saturday? and I Was Kissed by a Seal at the Zoo, showcased her playful creativity and storytelling charm. Before fame, she had already laid the foundation for her future, graduating from Wellesley College in 1920 with determination and grace. A few years later, fate brought her to Oxford University, where she met Theodor Geisel—Dr. Seuss—and the two quickly formed a deep connection that would last decades.

Throughout their marriage, she remained madly in love with Dr. Seuss, supporting his career and building a life filled with imagination and warmth. But behind the scenes, she struggled with a long illness that took a heavy toll on her health and spirit. In the late 1960s, as her condition worsened, she faced an emotional turning point: watching the man she loved, Dr. Seuss, grow closer to another woman, Audrey Stone Dimond. Some believe that this heartbreak, combined with her prolonged suffering, led her to make the tragic decision to end her life. It’s thought that she may have seen her death as a way to free Dr. Seuss to find happiness with someone else. Her story is one of talent, devotion, and quiet sacrifice—forever tied to the legacy of Dr. Seuss, yet deeply personal and poignant in its own right.