His name suggests he is cruel and he bites, yet his demeanor and smile suggest otherwise. Therein lies the genius of this creature – his warmth is endearing, his smile charming, but if he sees a friend in need, he will protect his friends at all costs…sometimes having 56 teeth comes in handy.

Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), saw his animals and characters not simply as animals, but rather as people in our lives – our friends, family and loved ones. In this work he showed us how to laugh at ourselves, and most importantly, to know who has our back.