Part of the Step into Reading, Step 1 Series

Cooking with the Sneetches

Paperback

Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

Dr. Seuss’s beloved Sneetches return for a beach barbecue in this Step 1 reader! Watch them sizzle, burn, and eat by a bonfire in this giggly, rhymed cooking adventure perfect for beginner readers that know their ABC’s and are eager to start reading.

Don’t miss the Netflix original special Dr. Seuss’s Sneetches, premiering November 3, 2025!


In this rhymed and easy-to-read story, the Sneetches roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a beach bonfire! An ideal choice for children learning to read, foodies, and of course, Dr. Seuss fans. Celebrate cooking together and sharing a meal with loved ones with the titular characters from Dr. Seuss’s classic story, The Sneetches.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Look for all these books featuring classic Dr. Seuss characters:
Cooking with the Cat
Cooking with the Grinch
Cooking with Sam-I-Am
Cooking with the Lorax
Cooking with the Birthday Bird!

"A humorous and fun-filled story, and an excellent shared reading experience likely to resonate with the youngest learners." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593706237 (Paperback)
Published on May 7, 2024
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 340L | Fountas/Pinnell: I

ISBN 9780593706244 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on May 7, 2024
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 340L | Fountas/Pinnell: I

Astrid Holm

THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—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 (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some 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 three 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. To learn more about Dr. Seuss—and for fun games and activities—visit Seussville.com!

Erik Doescher

Erik Doescher is an illustrator. His works include Batman’s Birthday Surprise! and Batman’s Hero Files.  

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