If you really know his work and have delved into the meaning behind his seminal books such as "The New Democracy" or even "Green Eggs and Ham", it's probably unsurprising to know that Dr. Seuss would have also used his talent to comment on the second world war. When we think of the adored and prolific children's book writer, we think whimsical creations that informed the social psyche of children and adults alike.  Dr. Seuss had a knack for bringing to life important social messages through a child's eyes.  

Now we find out that in addition to the 46 books he published, he has also left us editorial cartoons on World War II. According to a Huffington Post blog by Andres Jauregui, Dr. Seuss was haunted by the war in Europe and used his position at the progressive newspaper PM to critique the war while still using the fantastical style that we know him for.

The Mandeville Special Collections Library at the University of California, San Diego houses the original clippings, which include 400 cartoons.  The cartoons can also be viewed on the the website the library created for the collection.

The cartoons are a real treat. They showcase the brilliance of Theodor Seuss Geisel, his compassion and concern for the snowballing anti-semiticism and racism that surfaced during the war.