The area is like stepping right into your childhood bookshelf, filled with nods to Dr. Seuss (also known as Theodor Geisel) characters like the Lorax, Sneetches, and yes, the Cat in the Hat.

and other activities — for the holidays to depict the fictional town from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Along with her special education students, she also has brought in ...