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The Cat in the Hat (Beginner Books(R)) by [Dr. Seuss]

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Have a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess!

A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

Then he said "That is that."
And then he was gone
With a tip of his hat.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

Reading age

3 - 7 years
Print length

61 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 2
Lexile measure

430L
Publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date

September 24, 2013
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ISBN-13

978-0394800011
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	OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!	THE LORAX	YOU’RE ONLY OLD ONCE!	HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!	HORTON HEARS A WHO!	HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
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.


	ONE FISH TWO FISH RED FISH BLUE FISH	GREEN EGGS AND HAM	THE CAT IN THE HAT	HOP ON POP	DR. SEUSS'S BEGINNER BOOK COLLECTION	DR. SEUSS'S SECOND BEGINNER BOOK COLLECTION
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.


	THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE SPACE!	OH SAY CAN YOU SAY DI-NO-SAUR?	INSIDE YOUR OUTSIDE!	HARK! A SHARK!	ON BEYOND BUGS	MY, OH MY--A BUTTERFLY!
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!

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon--and changed the world of beginning children's literature forever. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries" --School Library Journal (starred) The accompanying cassette has a listening side for nonreaders and a read-aloud side with page-turn signals for youngsters just learning to read. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904.  After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising.  His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!,  appeared in several leading American magazines.
Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever!
In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books.  This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills.
Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.  In the process, he helped kids learn to read.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages.  Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.   --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Amazon.com Review

He may be an old standby, but he never lets us down. When in doubt, turn to the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. There's another, hidden adventure, too: this book really will help children learn to read. With his simple and often single-vowel vocabulary, the good Doctor knew what he was doing: hear it, learn it, read it--laughing all the way. The Cat in the Hat is a must for any child's library. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Back Cover

A Chunky Book® with an added surprise--a punch-out piece to play w

Everyone loves Dr. Seuss! A true original, he wrote and illustrated over 50

classic children's books with total sales of more than 100 million copies. For

children of all ages.

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Review

‘Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses.’
The Express

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Back Cover

Two classic Dr. Seuss stories:
The Cat in the Hat: America's favorite frisky feline--the Cat in the Hat--is brought to life in this video version of the phenomenally popular story. Maybe You Should Fly A Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!: For kids of all ages who are wondering what to be when they grow up, this delightful story offers some wonderfully wacky suggestions. 30 minutes. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Amazon.com

Geared toward younger viewers, this Beginner Book Video is a static, nonmusical version of the classic Dr. Seuss tale The Cat in the Hat (1957). It should not be confused with the 1972 TV special. While actors voice original narration and dialogue, original illustrations are brought to life via cutouts, with the result that there is some activity, but characters' lips don't move when they speak. School-aged children and adults may find the effect off-putting. (On the plus side, the Cat in the Hat is voiced by Allan Sherman.) The second story, Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! (1980), was written by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) under the pseudonym Theo. LeSieg, and is animated in the same fashion. Dr. Seuss did not illustrate the original story. As in the Beginner Book original, Michael J. Smollin is credited with the artwork. --Kathleen C. Fennessy --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ESF277W
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (September 24, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 27320 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 61 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #49,655 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #6 in Baby & Toddler Poetry Books
- #9 in Children's Poetry (Kindle Store)
- #44 in Baby & Toddler Beginner Readers Books

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Jay Dobbs

Better hurry

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021

Get it before it's banned.

225 people found this helpful

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classic

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021

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Of all the Suess books the most memorable of my childhood was Go, Dog, Go. However, I loved The Cat in the Hat. I read it to my children and gave it to my grandchildren. I read this so many times to my five children, that I have it memorized. Other books in my memorized Seuss repertoire are One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop of Pop. It's fun to hear my daughters read these aloud to their children with ExAcTlY the same inflections and voices. Maybe all those years of reading aloud every night (and all day long) were good for more than I knew. Anyway, Dr. Suess's books deserve a place in children's literature today as well as when he was new during my childhood. Racist my eye!

117 people found this helpful

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Moma

Dr. Suess

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021

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Great book. I’m rounding up all the neighborhood kids and we’re going to celebrate Dr. Seuss!

54 people found this helpful

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johnboy

Love, love Dr Seuss Books

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021

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Cancel Culture or not, this author pens great children's books.

42 people found this helpful

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Stephen Olson

Cancel Dr Seuss if you dare

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021

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Dear Amazon,
Long time Prime and Kindle customer. Please be advised that I will cancel you if I hear you cancel Dr. Seuss. Just one dude that spends money on your platform. I love Amazon, and would hate to let you go.
Stephen Olson

28 people found this helpful

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Pennymom3

Fun rhyming words!

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021

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Charming children’s book! The PreK class loved it!! It also send the message to clean up after yourself

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Gary Patterson

Book printed upside down...

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018

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The book is printed upside down.....

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Mississippi Yankee

Classic by the King of the Classics

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020

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“Cat in the Hat “must be the most famous and beloved childrens beginner reading book of all time. Heavy on phonics, with charming illustrations, “Cat in the Hat” defines classic.

Dr. Seuss not only invented the genre, he has never been replaced as its king. This book is one of my all-time favorites for beginning readers, only, perhaps, tied with Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham”and “Fox in Socks. “

Perfect as a read aloud for toddlers, the book is also loved by older children . What a master Dr. Seuss was! His books for older readers are also wonderful. “Cat in the Hat” is compelling, funny, big hearted and memorable. Could learning possibly be more fun?

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Ryan Barrett

it has been beautifully designed to be read out aloud

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2017

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I never read these as a kid. Now I'm a dad, and I needed some English-language books to read to my son (his native language is Dutch).

At first he didn't want to read The Cat In The Hat - it didn't have a monster, a tiger or a pooping dinosaur on the cover.

Thankfully papa insisted. My lad was immediately transfixed. The story has a rhythm, it has been beautifully designed to be read out aloud. It feels like it was written using a small set of fairly short words; these are then smartly combined to keep text fresh and build the rhythm.

That was about a week ago; now my son is constantly asking papa to read the Cat Hat book. What more can I say? It's a masterpiece.

17 people found this helpful

Home.life

Rhyming Mischievous Cat

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020

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This story really kept my 4 years old attention... a rhyming story about a cat who visits a pair of children who have nothing to do a rainy day and the mischief he gets up to.

Also teaches them to tidy up after themselves which my son noticed so always a positive!

We purchased this after being a fan of the grinch who stole Christmas... another good book in the series to try.

2 people found this helpful

Manda N

Beautiful book, great to read aloud

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2020

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Chosen for a virtual lockdown read from us grandparents to 2 year old grand daughter. It’s quite a long story; 15 minutes to read but she kept attention throughout, Despite her not knowing the story previously.

Poetic, fun to read, and a naughty cat story that puts everything right before mum comes home. A great bedtime reading choice.

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sarah

Brilliant book, very quick delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2020

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This is a brilliant book. Very quick delivery, and package was plain on the outside so perfect as I am using as a Xmas present. I’ve had a look inside just what I wanted lovely clear picture, I love the way the book goes it has. Good rythem. My son will love this book I can’t wait to start reading this with him.

SPR

Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2020

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I’m very happy with this book. I enjoy reading it to my 4 year old. I think I enjoy it more than her at present. I’ve never read Dr Seuss before, so have been pleasantly surprised.