Member-only story

The Cat in the Boardroom: 10 Seuss-ational Business Facts You Didn’t Know!

Deontae Henderson
3 min readJul 19, 2023

Step into the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss and discover 10 delightful and lucrative facts about his business ventures.

From enchanting stories to groundbreaking merchandise, Dr. Seuss’s business brilliance shines as brightly as his whimsical characters. So, let’s dive into the Seussian realm of numbers and laughter as we explore the financial side of this legendary storyteller.

1.Oh, the Green Eggs and Ham Sales!
With over 700 million copies sold worldwide, “Green Eggs and Ham” has become one of the best-selling children’s books of all time. That’s right, folks — over 700 million plates of green eggs and ham have been served!

2. Cat’s Cash Flow:
The iconic Cat in the Hat brought in more than just mischief. As of 2021, “The Cat in the Hat” has generated an estimated $6 billion in book sales alone. Now, that’s a hat trick of success!

3. The Grinch’s Glittering Pile of Presents:
In 2018, Illumination’s animated film adaptation of “The Grinch” stole more than just Christmas. It raked in over $511 million at the global box office, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films ever. The Grinch may be a mean one, but his movie sure made some green!

--

--

Deontae Henderson
Deontae Henderson

Written by Deontae Henderson

I'm just a dude with a pencil who wrote like a gazillion kid's books.

No responses yet