Dr. Seuss' birthday 2014: 7 ways to celebrate with NYC kids

McNally Jackson is celebrating the kid-lit maestro's birthday by tipping its hat to some of his most hilarious books. A dramatic reading of a few favorites will be followed by a Tweetle Beetle Battle-making workshop inspired by a few notable verses in Fox in Socks. Ages 3 to 8.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and the power of reading with a nationwide ode to books. Greenlight will host a special Seuss-themed storytime featuring Happy Birthday To You! and other favorites. Then, kids will join in on some wacky birthday-themed activities inspired by the imaginative wordsmith. Ages 3 to 8.

There is no better test of a good writer than their ability to make words on a page resonate with readers, and in our opinion, Dr. Seuss passes with flying colors thanks to his playful yet powerful prose. Revel in a few of our favorite lines here, then peruse his works with the little ones and pick out a few personal favorites to hold on to!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

"Be who you are and say what you mean. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

PBS Kids is celebrating the author with brand-new episodes of The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, begining with a new one-hour special on Monday, March 3. Join the quirky Cat in the Hat along with Nick and Sally for new episodes, running through March 5. The science-focused series will teach young viewers about animal attributes, how glass is made, how cotton is spun into fabric and more. Check local listings for times.

Visit the PBS Kids website to play "The Marbelous Marvel Coaster" a new mobile-friendly in which kids can build their own Seussian roller coasters.

The National Education Association kicks off its 17th annual Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3. Coinciding with the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, the annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Let your little bookworms pick out some reading material to get them excited!