[1] The monument was designed by Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, the author's stepdaughter, and created by sculptor and artist Ron Henson.
[2][3] Halfway through her Masters program, Diamond-Cates was approached by Joseph Carvalho and former Museums chairman Thomas Wheeler to help design a memorial for her step-father.
She accepted, and spent six and a half years designing and creating the project.
[5][6] The adjacent The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum includes an exhibit on the sculpture garden's creation.
[7] The sculpture garden features five large bronze statues: