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The Cat in the Hat Hardcover – Picture Book, March 12, 1957
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“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 ages 3–7.
- Print length61 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measure430L
- Dimensions6.75 x 0.39 x 9.25 inches
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateMarch 12, 1957
- ISBN-10039480001X
- ISBN-13978-0394800011
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These funny but thought-provoking picture books are ideal for independent readers or reading aloud. | Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. | Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness. | Just what the doctor ordered for new retirees, old souls, and kids at heart. | The perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. | A tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world--Who-ville. | Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays. |
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Beginner Books combine a blend of words and pictures that encourage kids to read-all by themselves. | This book has everything a beginning reader needs! | Unmistakable characters and signature rhymes. | The timeless tale from Dr. Seuss about the cat in his hat who visits Sally and her brother. | The rollicking rhythm will keep kids entertained on every page. | An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds. | This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike. |
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This series of nonfiction books introduces basic science—in Seussian style—to beginning readers. | An out of this world reading adventure through outer space! | Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs! | The Cat in the Hat takes a ride through the human body. | A fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. | All you ever wanted to know about insects. | Observe the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly! |
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- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition (March 12, 1957)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 61 pages
- ISBN-10 : 039480001X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0394800011
- Reading age : 2 - 6 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 430L
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.75 x 0.39 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Children's Beginner Readers
- #13 in Poetry for Early Learning
- #32 in Children's Classics
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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 been 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 45 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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Customers find the book great for kids and perfect for helping little ones learn to read. They also say it's fun to read and keeps them entertained. Readers appreciate the rhyme quality, saying it's a way to remember. They say the illustrations are cute, lively, and bright. Customers describe the story as great and memorable. They mention it's a great value for money and the humor is funny.
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Customers find the book great for kids. They say it's good for helping little ones learn to read on their own. Readers also mention the book is educational and perfect for beginners.
"wonderful story for kids bedtime and fun entertainment for a night in or cold day outside for an extra fun" Read more
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"...This book is simply great for preschoolers and kindergartners (older kids too!). The rhymes and the humor are spot on...." Read more
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Customers find the book fun to read. They say it makes learning words enjoyable and keeps them entertained. Readers also mention it's a great book for bedtime reading and always a favorite.
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"Exactly what was looking for! Fun and engaging stories to read with my 8 year sister. Dr. Seuss never fails me 🫡..." Read more
"This Cat in the Hat,It's quite a cool cat!A fun book to read,Makes me laugh at that cat!The rhymes are so silly,..." Read more
Customers find the rhyme quality of the book great. They say it's easy to read out loud, with melodic and simplified vocabulary that keeps them engaged. Readers also mention the words are big enough to read at a mild distance.
"...is long for a children's story at more than 60 pages, with abundant though simple text, and illustrations drawn in pen/pencil in only four colors,..." Read more
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"...Each sentences have good rhyme, so I enjoyed the sound when I read out loud too." Read more
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Customers find the illustrations cute, memorable, and lively. They also appreciate the bright colors and big illustrations. Readers describe the book as brilliant, creative, and cool.
"...The pictures are whimsical (kinda disturbing for me), and in a weird way, comforting for children...." Read more
"...Dr. Suess when I was a child and it made good reading and the pictures were memorable. I highly recommend the book to everyone’s child." Read more
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"...words were big enough to read at a mild distance and the pictures looked just as good as they do in a paper book...." Read more
Customers find the story quality of the book great, classic, and fun. They say it's memorable and compelling. Readers also mention the stories are silly enough that when coupled with the bright colors of the book, they create good childhood memories.
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"...His books for older readers are also wonderful. “Cat in the Hat” is compelling, funny, big hearted and memorable...." Read more
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Customers find the humor in the book lovely, funny, and educational. They say the illustrations will make any child laugh.
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"...A fun book to read,Makes me laugh at that cat!The rhymes are so silly,The story's so absurd,But Dr. Seuss sure did it,..." Read more
"...“Cat in the Hat” is compelling, funny, big hearted and memorable. Could learning possibly be more fun?" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book. Some mention it's a classic book with a good size, while others say it's too long for their three-year-old and the print is tiny.
"...It is a bit long, I find, so it takes a while to get to the end reading at a beginner level. A great book though." Read more
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While their Mother is away, the two children-- a boy and a girl --are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who wants none of this, desiring only to have fun and to mess up the home with his various toys, and his rambunctious little companions Thing One and Thing Two.
The book is long for a children's story at more than 60 pages, with abundant though simple text, and illustrations drawn in pen/pencil in only four colors, black, white, red, and blue. By today's standards these illustrations could be considered a bit creepy, the activity depicted wild and trippy. Even as a small child when first introduced to this book back around 1980 I thought the same, and I'm guessing it was even the same back in the time when the book was first released.
But as it is a children's book, a parent will likely be guiding their child through it, and, in this reviewer's opinion at least, what does it hurt to introduce children-- in an age-appropriate way --to the unpredictability of life, and of the importance of following the rules when others (like the Cat) encourage you not to?
The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss:
Let your children dream, and walk with them along the way, always letting them know that they are loved and appreciated-- which, I am guessing, was all that Mr. Geisel ever wanted.