How many books publishers rejected. DR. Seuss work. before his first book was published?

It's a common misconception that Dr. Seuss's work was rejected many times before his first book was published. In fact, his first book, "And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street", was accepted on his very first try!

The myth of multiple rejections likely stems from the fact that Dr. Seuss was a prolific writer, and some of his later books did face initial rejections. However, the success of his first book paved the way for his future works.