The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss - Iconic Illustration of Star-Bellied and Plain-Bellied Birds #263184 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic illustration from Dr. Seuss’s 1961 book *The Sneetches* depicts two yellow, long-necked birds standing on a snowy beach: one proudly displays a green star on its belly, while the other looks dejected without one. The whimsical, hand-drawn black border and expressive features capture Seuss’s signature style and underscore the story’s moral about discrimination and self-worth. The scene reflects the central conflict where Sneetches with stars exclude those without, until they learn equality.

Used on educational, literary, or children’s book websites to illustrate themes of diversity, anti-bias, and social-emotional learning; commonly appears in lesson plans, blog posts about classic picture books, or museum exhibits on Dr. Seuss.