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The Cat in the Hat Hardcover – Picture Book, March 12, 1957
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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 age3 - 7 years
- Print length61 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measure430L
- Dimensions6.75 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateMarch 12, 1957
- ISBN-10039480001X
- ISBN-13978-0394800011
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (March 12, 1957)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 61 pages
- ISBN-10 : 039480001X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0394800011
- Reading age : 3 - 7 years
- Lexile measure : 430L
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.75 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Children's Cat Books (Books)
- #22 in Early Learning Beginner Readers
- #25 in Poetry for Early Learning
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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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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.
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By Gary Patterson on June 3, 2018
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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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.
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.
Poetic, fun to read, and a naughty cat story that puts everything right before mum comes home. A great bedtime reading choice.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2018













