<P> Theodor Seuss Geisel , better known as Dr. Seuss , published over 60 children 's books over the course of his long career . Though most were published under his well - known pseudonym , Dr. Seuss , he also authored over a dozen books as Theo . LeSieg and one as Rosetta Stone . As one of the most popular children 's authors of all time , Geisel 's books have topped many bestseller lists , sold over 222 million copies , and been translated into more than 15 languages . In 2000 , when Publishers Weekly compiled their list of the best - selling children 's books of all time ; 16 of the top 100 hardcover books were written by Geisel , including Green Eggs and Ham , at number 4 , The Cat in the Hat , at number 9 , and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish , at number 13 , and Dr. Seuss 's ABC . In the years following his death in 1991 , several additional books based on his sketches and notes were published , including Hooray for Diffendoofer Day ! and Daisy - Head Mayzie . Although they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss , only My Many Colored Days , originally written in 1973 , was entirely by Geisel . </P>
<P> Theodor Seuss Geisel , better known as Dr. Seuss , published over 60 children 's books over the course of his long career . Though most were published under his well - known pseudonym , Dr. Seuss , he also authored over a dozen books as Theo . LeSieg and one as Rosetta Stone . As one of the most popular children 's authors of all time , Geisel 's books have topped many bestseller lists , sold over 222 million copies , and been translated into more than 15 languages . In 2000 , when Publishers Weekly compiled their list of the best - selling children 's books of all time ; 16 of the top 100 hardcover books were written by Geisel , including Green Eggs and Ham , at number 4 , The Cat in the Hat , at number 9 , and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish , at number 13 , and Dr. Seuss 's ABC . In the years following his death in 1991 , several additional books based on his sketches and notes were published , including Hooray for Diffendoofer Day ! and Daisy - Head Mayzie . Although they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss , only My Many Colored Days , originally written in 1973 , was entirely by Geisel . </P>
how many books has dr seuss written and illustrated
how many books has dr seuss written and illustrated
over 60
over 60