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The Cat in the Hat

By Dr. Seuss
Series: Beginner Books
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On a rainy day, the mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives with his playful companions, Thing One and Thing Two, turning a dull afternoon into a lively adventure. With simple words and rhythmic rhymes, this classic story delights beginner readers and sparks imagination.
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Format: Hardback
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The Cat in the Hat is perfect for young children beginning to read, as well as parents and teachers seeking a fun, engaging story to encourage early literacy.

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

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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 favourite 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

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780394800011

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 1957

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 275g

Pages: 72

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dr. Seuss Humour Penguin Books Series: Beginner Books

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 published in fifty 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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