ADRIAN, Mich. -- A couple in Michigan faced criminal charges after their son checked out a Doctor Seuss book back in 2014, but lost it. Then, the next year, the couple checked out a second book and lost that, too.
The library later sent them a letter asking the couple to return the books or face charges. They offered to pay the late fees but by then it was already too late.
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They were both charged with a misdemeanor for failing to return property, local station WXYZ reports.
Mom Cathy Duren said, "I never thought a Dr. Seuss book would lead to this. It's ridiculous."
They each had to pay a 100-dollar bond to avoid going to jail.