The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss
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The Cat in the Hat

Author: Dr. Seuss

Narrator: Kelsey Grammer

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2006

Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic children's book that introduced the world to the iconic, mischievous Cat in the Hat and the beloved characters Thing One and Thing Two!

A Horn Book Children's Classic

“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.

About The Author

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerie on March 05, 2008

I like that at the end of this book, when the mother comes home and the text reads: Should we tell her about it? Now, what SHOULD we do? Well... What would YOU do If your mother asked YOU? My daughter always looks up at me and says: I would tell you. But I don't believe her. I think it's quite possible th......more

Goodreads review by Sasha on January 12, 2021

Seuss's most cynical political work describes the cycle of every generation: first you hate the machine, then you rage against the machine, then you forgive the machine, then you become the machine. Sally and her brother, who, like Dostoevsky's sick man and Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, will remain......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on April 10, 2017

Without a doubt one of the signature Seuss' books THE SCHRODINGER'S CAT IS OUT OF THE HAT He should not be here. He should not be about, He should not be here, When your mother is out, It was a tale hard to rate,... ...and I imagine how shocked must be for many of you, when you noti......more

Goodreads review by James on September 26, 2017

Book Review Everyone's heard of SEUSS (Dr) (I hope). 4 stars to The Cat in the Hat, an adorable children's book full of little amusing pictures and rhymes. Kids love the absurdity. It's an opportunity for the reader to use different voices... to dress up... to be free and fun and just enjo......more

Goodreads review by Tina on March 30, 2019

This book is a classic and there is absolutely nothing I can say that hasn't already been said by countless reviewers. You really can't go wrong with Dr. Seuss, and there's a reason people from all generations are familiar with this book. This book is, put quite simply, just tons of fun to read. It......more

Awards

  • New York State Three Apples Award
  • TimeOutNewYorkKids.com 50 Best Books for Kids
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