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The Cat in the Hat
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The Cat in the Hat Library binding - 1966

by Dr Seuss

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The classic picture book that introduced the world to the iconic, mischievous Cat in the Hat and the beloved characters Thing One and Thing Two! Dr. Seuss makes reading fun for kids of all ages.

COMING IN 2026 AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BILL HADER AS THE CAT IN THE HAT

"I know some new tricks," said the Cat in the Hat. "A lot of good tricks. I will show them to you. Your mother will not mind at all if I do."

A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.

A Horn Book Children's Classic

First line

The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house All that cold, cold, wet day.

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Illus. in color. The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries."--(starred) "School Library Journal.

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  • Title The Cat in the Hat
  • Author Dr Seuss
  • Binding Library Binding
  • Edition Book Club (BCE/B
  • Pages 72
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Books for Young Readers, New York NY
  • Publication date 1966-06-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780394900018 / 0394900014
  • Weight 0.56 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 6.74 x 0.41 in (24.13 x 17.12 x 1.04 cm)
  • Age range 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 430
  • Themes
    • Topical: Easy Readers
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Stories in rhyme, Cats
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007271288
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

About the author

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into forty-five languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.
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