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Graham loves Dr. Seuss (especially “The Sneetches”), so his mom hired Diane to do a Dr. Seuss show.

When Diane arrived, her "magic" Dr. Seuss hat floated over the kids' heads, until it landed on the Birthday Boy. The hat told Diane Graham’s name, and that he was 85 years old! (Then the hat whispered that it was joking - Graham was actually 6.)

Diane led the kids in a silly sideways walk to the stairs. The kids sat down and Diane recited and acted out “The Sneetches” (using different voices for different characters). During the story, Graham’s mom showed the kids pictures from the book.

After the kids followed Diane, (using a new silly walk), to a different part of the house, she led everyone in story-songs. Hands enthusiastically clapped. Words happily echoed. As usual, the adults loved the entertainment even more than the kids.

More stories followed ("Happy Birthday To You" and "Horton Hatches the Egg"). The kids acted out the motions to other echo songs.

Then Diane refereed the kids’ "Snowball Fight" (substituting wadded up newspapers for snowballs). Next the 2 teams raced to see which could stuff the most snowballs back into their respective garbage bag.Leaving the room neat and tidy!

After Diane calmed the kids with "The Peanut Butter Friendship Song," she directed them to look at
Graham’s mom for further directions. Quietly gathering her things, Diane disappeared.

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Reviews from recent performance:

Thanks again, for making the kids time special. As you said, the kids and parents both enjoyed you.

I popped in a couple of times and the kids and parents seemed really focused on your stories. I heard the Lorax and Sneeches. But did you do Horton hears a Who? That’s my favorite!

We were in no shortage of cute kids at the conference this year. I felt bad I didn't take more photos.

You do an incredible job and we all truly appreciated it!

Thanks again,
Dawn

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Thank you again, Diane. Graham had a fabulous time, and so did his friends.

Cheers!
Margaret Certain