Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' Birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisell (1904-1991) is one of the most well known authors, having penned and illustrated 44 books in his career. In the educational world his work is celebrated this week with an event called, Read Across America! My children's school is no exception... they go all out in making reading fun. The grand finale of the week's adventures is a day spent reading with parents, principals, and special community guests.

This year I will be reading one of my favorites, Green Eggs and Ham. Yep, the one with the little Sam I Am. (That guys holds a special little place in our hearts in this house.) Along with a great story, I shall be bringing treats to share with the kids!

 

Green Eggs and Ham!

The eggs are white chocolate and a green yolk made from one of the new green minty m&ms... I thinly sliced a lime fruit jelly to look like a slice of ham. Not perfect- but the kids will love it!

Some for everyone!

Each class will also be having a big of a party at the end of the day, so I had a WONDERFUL idea that I just had to play around with- Horton Hears A Who cupcakes!!! They came out exactly as I envisioned and cannot wait to share them with the kids.

Can you see the speck?!?

I made yellow/lemon cupcakes and stuffed them full of crazy colored sprinkles. Topped them with teal frosting and then placed a pink 'clover' flower from the story onto the top! The clover is actually a marshmallow, covered with pink frosting. The speck is a sugar dot.

48 Whotastic Clover Cupcakes, all with specks!

I am ever so excited to share them with the kids tomorrow- AND read the stories that I loved so much as a kid. Thank you, Dr. Seuss... you've made reading a special treat for me and my wonderful little people.