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Imagine That!: How Dr. Seuss Wrote the Cat in the Hat
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Imagine That!: How Dr. Seuss Wrote the Cat in the Hat Hardback - 2017

by Judy Sierra; Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

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This bouncy account of the early career of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Ted Geisel) proves that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all. Includes writing tips from Dr. Seuss and exclusive letters from Sierra and Hawkes detailing how they created this book. Full color.

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A lively new picture-book biography of the most beloved children's book author of all time: Dr. Seuss!

Have you ever wondered how the great Dr. Seuss wrote his most famous book? Did you know that for The Cat in the Hat, he wasn't allowed to make up the fun words he was known for--like OOBLECK and IT-KUTCH and HIPPO-NO-HUNGUS? He was only allowed to use words from a very strict list!

This bouncy account of the early career of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Ted Geisel) proves that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all.

Kid-friendly prose (with Seussian rhyme for Ted's dialogue) and whimsical illustrations by award winner Kevin Hawkes recall the work of Dr. Seuss himself. Writing tips from Dr. Seuss and exclusive letters from the author and illustrator, detailing how they created this book, are included!

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  • Title Imagine That!: How Dr. Seuss Wrote the Cat in the Hat
  • Author Judy Sierra; Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date 2017-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780553510973 / 0553510975
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.31 x 8.81 x 0.34 in (28.73 x 22.38 x 0.86 cm)
  • Age range 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 600
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Authorship, Children's stories, American
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015044011
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

JUDY SIERRA has written over thirty-five books for children, many of which have won awards, received glowing reviews, and made bestseller lists. Before she became a full-time writer, Judy worked as a children's librarian, a puppeteer, and a college professor. She grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, and now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Bob Kaminski, and their dog, Keiko. Visit her on the Web at judysierra.net.

KEVIN HAWKES is the illustrator of over forty acclaimed picture books and chapter books, including Chicken Cheeks, Library Lion, The Librarian Who Measured the Earth, Weslandia, and Sidewalk Circus. His vibrant colors, unusual perspectives, and dry sense of humor are hallmarks of his work. He lives with his charming wife and children in southern Maine, where he can often be found wandering aimlessly in his garden. When forced indoors, he works quite happily painting cobalt-blue skies, imaginary landscapes, and flying pianos. Visit him on the Web at kevinhawkes.com.

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