With their rhyming schemes, illogical logic, fantastical buildings, nonsensical vocabulary, and spectacular illustrations, the works of Dr. Seuss have entertained generations of children for 80 years with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Since then, Dr. Seuss would write more than 60 books which would sell over 600 million copies and be translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death. They’ve also spawned numerous adaptations such as 11 TV specials, 4 feature films, 2 Broadway musicals, and 4 TV shows. Many of these books have become literary classics for the ages like The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who!, If I Ran the Zoo, Fox in Socks, Hop on Pop, I Had Trouble Getting to Solla Sollew, The Lorax, The Battle Butter Book, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Born Theodore Seuss Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, he adopted the name “Dr. Seuss” during his days at Dartmouth and Oxford, the latter from which he dropped out from to work as an illustrator and cartoonist for Vanity Fair, Life, and other publications. Though to be fair, he adopted the name “Dr. Seuss” during his Dartmouth days in the 1920s so he can continue working as editor-in-chief for The Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern under the administration’s nose. Because they caught him drinking gin in his room with 9 of his buddies and told him to resign from all extracurricular activities, including the magazine. Yet, he also worked as an illustrator for Standard Oil’s advertising campaigns and a political cartoonist for the New York newspaper PM. Nevertheless, Dr. Seuss’s books surely belong to a world of their own. Though he never had kids of his home and kind of hated them, his kids’ books are still being read to this day.
Since Dr. Seuss’s work is so significant in children’s literature, the National Education Association has adopted his birthday March 2, as Read Across the America Day. And it’s not unusual to see many elementary school teachers dress up in Dr. Seuss costumes or decorate their rooms to fit into Dr. Seuss’s world of fantastical whimsy. So for your reading pleasure, I bring you an assortment of Dr. Seuss costumes by his fans of all ages.
- As you can see, you’ll find plenty of fish in the sea.
Well, these seem simple enough with One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Unfortunately, the Star Trek version is Gold Shirt, Blue Shirt, Red Shirt Dead Shirt.
2. You can’t stop until you have 10 apples on top.
I’m not familiar with this book. Guess it’s one of the Dr. Seuss’s more obscure works.
3. You can’t celebrate Christmas without looking like the latest thing in Whoville.
Nevertheless, I may not be a fan of fashion magazines. But I’d certainly would love to see what one in Whoville looks like. Also, like the hair.
4. For a simpler costume, may I suggest Daisy Head Mayzie?
Never heard of this book either. Then again, it was originally published in 1995, 4 years after Dr. Seuss died.
5. Horton always insists on keeping his word because an an elephant is always faithful 100%.
This is from Horton Hatches the Egg where he agrees to sit on the egg for an irresponsible bird name Mayzie as she takes a trip to Palm Beach. Yet, the Horton Hears a Who costume is far more common.
6. “I am the Lorax and I speak for the trees.”
Too bad the Once-ler didn’t listen to him and turned the Truffula forest into a wasteland out of greed. Still, this is a cute costume.
7. How about try some green eggs and ham?
Yes, Sam I Am is certainly a popular costume. However, though harmless in the Seuss world, nobody should eat green eggs and ham, which can make you vomit.
8. Nobody can resist this star-bellied Sneetch.
However, know that this sneetch has a star on its belly to exude its racial superiority over the bare-bellied ones. Because star-bellied sneetches are racist.
9. Would you like green eggs and ham?
Yes, it’s another Sam I Am costume. And yes, it has a fork in his green eggs and ham.
10. Looks like she has a wocket in her pocket.
That’s from a book about strange creatures living in a boy’s house. Still, this is adorable.
11. You better listen to the Lorax and not cut Truffula Trees for thneeds.
Because the Lorax doesn’t mess around. Too bad the Oncler is more concerned with growing his business to even care.
12. I bet this little Grinch wants to steal Christmas.
He even has a stuffed dog with reindeer antlers. Love the green fur.
13. Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose always has room on his antlers.
Though the creatures residing on his head are basically taking advantage of him. Still, this a Seuss costume you don’t normally see.
14. Even the Grinch can’t resist this little Cindylou Who.
This one just consists of a pink shirt, a cute hairstyle, and black pipe cleaners. So adorable.
15. The Lorax loves hanging out with the Bar-ba-loots and the Once-ler.
Though keep in mind, the Once-ler never shows his face. Still, these are cute.
16. Now this is a literal Cat in the Hat.
Though she’s probably one of the cats who come out of the Cat in the Hat’s hat. Yet, it’s surely an inventive costume.
17. Up on Mount Crumpet, Max the Grinch’s only friend.
Even has an antler on his head. Nevertheless, this is a pretty simple costume to make.
18. As we all know the Cat in the Hat is accompanied by Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Well, I had to put in the Cat in the Hat at some point. After all, it’s Dr. Seuss’s most famous book.
19. There’s something fishy about this little girl.
I have to admit this is quite clever. Like how it just consists of fish on a yellow dress.
20. Horton will always try to preserve Whoville since a person’s a person, no matter how small.
Here’s the Horton Hears a Who costume. This one just consists of ears, T-shirt, and an air vent pipe.
21. The Cat in the Hat never leaves without the Things.
Helps if the Cat in the Hat has his blue umbrella. Still, the things are so sweet.
22. These things were born to teach.
Yes, these are elementary school teachers dressed as Thing 1 and Thing 2. And yes, they didn’t use any blue hair.
23. These Truffula trees will never leave their Lorax or Bar-ba-loot behind.
Well, the Truffala trees look easy for the parents. Hope they don’t see the Oncler any time soon.
24. Have you ever seen a fox in socks?
Nice she has the book with her. Still, Fox in Socks doesn’t really have much of a plot since it’s a beginner book.
25. Hope you enjoy this green eggs and ham.
In the Seuss world, green eggs and ham is mostly harmless. In the real world, such a dish needs thrown out since it can cause trichinosis.
26. Dr. Seuss is always a hit for the whole family.
Consists of the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, the Lorax, and the Fish in the Bowl. Like how they used the wagon.
27. Wearing socks on your limbs is always foxy.
Yes, it’s another fox in socks. But this one has bigger ears and a shorter tail.
28. My, that’s a beautiful Truffula tree.
This one has a pink tuff and a long striped dress. Hope she doesn’t run into the Oncler anytime soon.
29. Don’t mess with the Lorax or the Truffula trees.
Even has a Truffula tree to carry. Like the fuzzy yellow whiskers. Brilliant.
30. The fish in the bowl is always a voice of reason.
Well, at least in the cartoon. Then again, it might be a different Dr. Seuss fish.
31. Wouldn’t any girl want to have a daisy on her head?
Sure it’s another Daisy Head Mayzie. But I guess it’s an easier costume to do.
32. There’s a lot to love with this Lorax family.
Well, this is more from the CGI movie since a couple of the characters aren’t in the original book. Also, we only see the Once-ler’s hands.
33. You’re never too old for Fox in Socks.
Then again, she’s probably a teacher. But this fox costume doesn’t seem to require much.
34. You’ll find a lot of things in this family.
There’s even a Thing Mom. So who’s the Thing Dad? Maybe I don’t want to think about it.
35. This fuzzy little Lorax just wants you to stop exploiting Truffula trees.
Well, the Lorax is furry and has a fuzzy mustache. So this kind of sticks.
36. Here we have Sam I Am with green eggs and ham.
Helps if the green eggs and ham are on a skillet. Though they wouldn’t pass health inspection.
37. Nothing pleases like a happy star-bellied sneetch.
Except having to integrate with a bare-bellied sneetch. Yet, this is a clever costume.
38. Seems like this family really takes to Dr. Seuss on Halloween.
Consists of the Grinch, a Star-Bellied Sneetch, Cat in the Hat, Cindylou Who, and Things 1 and 2. So sweet.
39. Yertle the Turtle seeks to rule all turtle kind.
By the way, Yertle the Turtle is a stand-in for Adolf Hitler. He makes the other turtles stand up so he can see further and expand his kingdom.
40. The Cat in the Hat always knows where it’s at.
Still, while he might be a fun guy, he can show up without warning. Also, doesn’t seem to care most of the time.
41. How about some green eggs to go with that ham?
That’s a rather inventive costume. Still, kids, don’t eat green eggs and ham. It’s unsanitary and could make you deathly ill.
42. Celebrate Christmas with Cindylou Who and the Grinch.
Well, these are adult costumes. But hope the Grinch doesn’t steal your Christmas. Oh, wait, he can’t.
43. A black cat should always have a long striped hat and a red bow tie.
This is a Cat in the Hat tutu costume for women. Not my cup of tea but not bad.
44. You can always count on Horton to lend a helping hand.
After all, he’ll save Whoville if it’s the last thing he does. By the way, this is a Horton tutu costume.
45. Daisy Head Mayzie can always do with a flower on her head.
Once again, I’m not familiar with Daisy Head Mayzie. But this is kind of cute.
46. You’d almost think this Lorax could scare off a lumberjack.
Though the Lorax didn’t exactly carry a bag with him. Still, this is most likely a kid’s costume.
47. A Cat in the Hat should always stun.
Yet, another tutu Cat in the Hat costume. Because he’s such an iconic Dr. Seuss character.
48. She must be from the punk side of Whoville.
What else could explain that distinctive hair style? Still, I think it’s quite clever.
49. Green eggs should always go with the ham.
And yet some green eggs and ham costumes. But these go together as a group.
50. The family that always reads Dr. Seuss together stays together.
Consists of Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am, a Star-Bellied Sneetch, and Things 1 and 2. Love this.
51. Nobody can ever forget the Cat in the Hat’s sidekicks Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Well, these kids are cute. But the white makeup seems to provide a creepiness to them.
52. Cindylou Who always looks perky in pink.
Well, this is more of a pink Santa dress. But it’s certainly appropriate.
53. The Lorax always feels at home in the woods.
After all, the Lorax speaks for the trees. Hope he doesn’t see any loggers nearby.
54. This cat’s hat really stands out.
Helps if he has a little fish in the bowl as a trick or treat bag. So adorable.
55. There’s something fishy about this guy.
Mostly because he’s the Fish in the Bowl from the Cat in the Hat. And he usually serves as the voice of reason.
56. Thing 1 and Thing 2 always enjoy the classroom.
I suppose these are elementary school teachers. Like the tutus.
57. Cindylou Who surely hopes to join the Christmas festivities.
Well, that’s cute. Love the little red cape and the Who hairstyle.
58. Nobody can resist little Cindylou Who with a large red bauble.
Well, she at least has pigtails and long lines in her hair. So adorable.
59. Seems like we have all kinds of fish in this bowl.
There’s one fish, two fish, red fish, and a blue fish. Just like that Dr. Seuss book.
60. I’m sure you’d want to cuddle this little star-bellied Sneetch.
Of course, this kid probably has no idea what the Sneetches story is about yet. Yet, so cute.
61. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are always at your service.
Don’t tell me that they have sexy costumes of Dr. Seuss characters. Because Dr. Seuss should never be sexy. His books are for children for God’s sake.
62. Yertle is the king of all turtle kind.
However, Yertle is obsessed with expanding his power that he’s willing to exploit his fellow turtles for his own benefit. He’s not a nice guy.
63. Who children are always up for a Christmas parade.
After all, everyone in Whoville loved Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived just north of Whoville, did not.
64. These things always get around on all fours.
Yes, these are dog Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes. And yes, I’m sure someone would find them cute.
65. I thought there are only supposed to be 2 Things not 3.
Then again, if you want to dress in the same costume, who’s going to stop you. Still, have to put them on the post.
66. Cindylou Who shine in her candy cane dress.
Sure it’s an adult Christmas costume. But it’s cute nonetheless. Like the hair.
67. We seem to find all kinds of fish here.
Includes, one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, old fish, and new fish. And it seems they’re all teachers.
68. When you’re a thing, you got to have blue hair.
Seems like it to these girls. They even have blue tutus to match.
69. This Lorax family always speaks for the trees.
Consists of the Once-ler, a Truffula tree, the Lorax, and a Bar-ba-loot. Yet, remember we never see the Once-ler’s face.
70. Whos always know how to party.
This is especially during the Christmas season. And these two are going all out.
71. You’ll surely know what kind of fish these are.
Just remember the rhyme of one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, old fish, new fish. Simple as that.
72. What’s a Whoville girl without a crazy hairdo and dress?
I mean we should know how Who women and girls dress. But this is so adorable.
73. Bet you’ve never seen Truffula trees like these.
Sure they may seem pretty now. But as far as the Once-ler is concerned, they’re resources to be shamelessly exploited.
74. Seems like this Lorax is meant for a different forest.
Once again, please don’t make Dr. Seuss sexy. Seriously, his books are for children!
75. A Sneetch should have an ample amount of feathers.
Well, this doesn’t appear to be a difficult costume. Yet, we all know why she wears her star on her torso with pride.
76. What’s with that daisy, Mayzie?
Actually, it’s supposed to grow out of her head. I know it’s crazy. But hey, this is the Seuss verse.
77. The Once-ler is a man with great style.
Well, he certainly rocks in that green, striped suit. Yet, we all know how he got a hold of it.
78. Who can ever forget Gertrude McFuzz and her spectacular tail?
Gertrude McFuzz is a story about a bird who feels inadequate in her tail feathers. So she tries to change herself. This is the result.
79. Hope you can join Cindylou Who and the Grinch for Christmas time.
Though the Grinch would prefer you not to, especially when he’s wearing that humiliating sweater. Though the guy looks pretty cool in his costume.
80. The Once-ler can always rock it with his electric guitar.
Well, this is more from the movie. But yes, he certainly looks great in his green suit, indeed.
81. Perhaps you might like a bite of his green eggs and ham?
I’m sure you can’t resist this little guy as Sam I Am. So sweet.
82. The Once-ler’s quite taken with that Truffula tree.
Hey, Truffula Tree, don’t go near him. He wants to cut you down and make you into a thneed.
83. This little Lorax loves a fuzzy tree.
Doesn’t hurt if his costume is fuzzy either. But he speaks for the trees. So cute.
84. It’s only fair for Thing 1 and Thing 2 to wear red dresses.
Not too bad. But at least it doesn’t look like the sexy version. Like how they’re wearing blue leggings.
85. Of course, Cindylou Who can have yellow hair strands.
Yet, she still wears pink and has a red bauble with her. So sweet.
86. Well, these two Whos are in the Christmas spirit.
Apparently, some people like to dress up as Whos during the Christmas season. But these costumes are at least green and red.
87. Here are some Whoville children in their back to school best.
Funny how the Grinch is wearing a suit. Yet, wonder how long it takes Whoville women to do their hair.
88. Hope this costume reminds you of all the places you’ll go.
It’s from the Dr. Seuss book people get for their graduations. But she certainly resembles the cover.
89. Is that a Noothbrush?
Well, it’s kind of hard to explain since it appears in There’s a Wocket in My Pocket. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting choice.
90. Perhaps you might want to check out this fish suit.
It’s more or less supposed to reflect One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Still, it’s pretty creative.
91. One wonders all the places this little guy goes.
Helps if it’s a box with balloons. Still, this baby is so cute in it.
92. Yertle is always lord of all turtles.
This is a more plain version. But then again, the turtles all looked the same in the story.
93. Nobody could resist a fox in socks.
This one has a girl in a red tutu and furry ears. Yet, she is so irresistibly cute.
94. These things always stick together.
Guess this is the couple’s costume of Thing 1 and Thing 2. And both sport red shirts and blue hair.
95. If you’re a bird in Seuss, it’s best that you’re tickled pink.
Then again, Dr. Seuss’s birds look pretty strange. But you have to admire this girl’s feathers.
96. Now here we have a literal Cat in the Hat.
Well, it is a black cat in the hat. But I don’t think it looks too happy to entertain your kids.
97. Nobody could resist this little yellow Sneetch.
Even has a star on its belly. But let’s hope this kid doesn’t make it a mark of superiority. So cute.
98. I’m sure you’d want to hug this little fox.
Yes, Fox in Socks is a popular costume. But you have to love this one, too.
99. Have to love the red bows on this Cindylou Who.
Yes, Cindylou Who has a strong following, especially during the Christmas season Yet, this costume is adorable.
100. This little Fish in the Bowl has his own container.
Okay, that’s pretty clever. Still, you have to feel very bad for him in Cat in the Hat.
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Great costumes! We loved reading Dr. Seus! His stories have powerful messages too.