The Cat in the Hat
Part of the Beginner Books Series

The Cat in the Hat

Hardcover

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

#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 SOON AS AN ANIMATED FILM 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.

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ISBN 9780385372015 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 24, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 430L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780385372114 (Enhanced Ebook)
Published on Sep 24, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 430L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780739339237 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jun 27, 2006
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 430L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780394900018 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jun 12, 1966
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 430L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9780394800011 (Hardcover)
Published on Mar 12, 1957
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 430L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

Dr. Seuss

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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