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Universal Orlando has removed some of Dr. Seuss’s books from its gift shops and is considering further changes to the resort after it was announced that some books from the author’s collection will no longer be offered due to racist and insensitive imagery.
Dr Seuss Enterprises, the body that preserves and protects the author’s legacy, announced on Tuesday that it will stop publishing six of the author’s well-known books, including ‘And to Think That I Saw It in Mulberry Street’ and ‘ If I Ran the Zoo, ”because they ‘portray people in hurtful and wrong ways’.
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The books in question are being presented in an area known as Seuss Landing, according to Spectrum News in Universal’s Island of Adventure theme park. The children’s area is known for its characters and sights inspired by the world created by Dr. Seuss – born Theodor Seuss Hostage.
“We have removed the books from our shelves as requested, and we will also evaluate our experience in the park,” a Universal spokesman said in a statement to FOX Business.
On March 26, 2017, visitors will walk through the Seuss Landing area of the Islands of Adventure theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack via AP)
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The park’s gift shop is called Mulberry Street Store, after the book that has now ended.
One play area is based on the book ‘If I Ran the Zoo’, which contains a drawing of two barefoot African men wearing grass skirts with their hair tied above their heads.
It is unclear which areas or park are experiencing universal revaluation plans.
Meanwhile, however, guests can still ‘enjoy their favorite experiences at Seuss Landing’, the spokesperson said.
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Dr. Seuss is loved by millions around the world for the positive values in many of his works, including environmental awareness and tolerance, but in recent years there has been increasing criticism of the way blacks, Asians and other people are attracted to some of his most beloved children. books, as well as in his earlier illustrations for advertising and propaganda.
It also includes ‘McElligot’s Pool’, ‘On Beyond Zebra!’, ‘Scrambled Eggs Super!’ and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”
“The cessation of sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure that Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families,” said Dr. Seuss Enterprises said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.