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"Green Eggs And Ham" is a book by which author?

Answer

Dr. Seuss

The story behind the answer

Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) wrote Green Eggs and Ham, published in 1960. Famous for its playful rhymes and rhythms, the book features Sam-I-Am persistently offering an unusual meal until the narrator finally tries it. Dr. Seuss crafted the story using only 50 unique words—a result of a bet with his publisher—making it ideal for early readers.

To remember: “Green Eggs and Ham” rhymes like Seuss’s signature style, and “Sam-I-Am” sounds like “Seuss-I-Am.” The other authors wrote different classics: Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Beatrix Potter (The Tale of Peter Rabbit), and A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh). Think “Seuss’s 50-word jam = Green Eggs and Ham.”

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