Literary milestones come and go, but one is looming that has particular resonance for nearly every living American who ever learned to read: March 2 marks the birthday 110th birthday of Theodor Geisel, the beloved children’s author better known as Dr. Seuss. Sure, it’s an offbeat anniversary, but Geisel was always an offbeat kind of guy. Over the course of his career, Geisel, who died in 1991, churned out more than 60 books. Many were award winners, and all were models of craft, fusing a unique voice and artistic style. They have enthralled children — and their parents — for more than 75 years. The books have spawned movies (which Geisel resisted during his life) and TV classics such as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” which Boris Karloff memorably voiced. They ha...