Staff / Mike Jacoby

Olivia Watson, 2, daughter of Stephanie and Doug Watson of Dallas, left, listens as Christian Purnawan, 3, son of Susan and Hendri Purnawan of Dallas, reads from the Dr. Seuss classic book “Green Eggs and Ham,” during a storytime event at the Paulding County Public Library in Dallas last week to mark the birthday of the children’s author. Alexandra McKever, 2, daughter of Kerry and Ryan McKever of Dallas listens as the childrens librarian reads aloud during a storytime event at the Paulding County Public Library in Dallas last week to mark the birthday of the children’s author.