Dr. Seuss' birthday celebrated at Bijou Community School

The iconic Dr. Seuss would have been 112 years old today, and even though not still living, his birthday is celebrated with top hats, green eggs and ham and lots of reading out of his collection of books that has delighted generations.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Mass., and adopted the name Dr. Seuss when he was in college.

In honor of his birthday, students at Bijou Community School in South Lake Tahoe celebrated with stories, costumes and green eggs and ham.

The photos in this story are from two kindergarten classes, Mrs. Evans'class and Miss. Purl's class. The kids made red and white top hats which were featured in the Dr. Seuss book, Cat in the Hat.

Here are five quotes from Dr. Seuss books that many can still draw inspiration from:

1. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go."

2. "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"

3. “Be who you are and say what you feel because the ones who mind don’t matter, and the ones who matter don’t mind.”

4. “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life's a great balancing act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed!"

5. “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”