Dr. Seuss - The Cat in the Hat: Mini Book and Finger Puppet

The Cat in the HatHardcoverPerha ps the most famous book in children s literature, The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss has been an icon for generations. The story of two bored children left home alone who are visited by a mischievous - but well-meaning - cat wearing an oversized red and white striped hat that brings with him a mixture of fun and trouble, is a literary marvel and a laudable achievement in the genre of reading primers. Using only 236 distinct words, many of which are monosyllabic, Seuss ability to twist and turn a story of such amusing entertainment is unmatched. The illustrations are classical and no less noteworthy. The image of the Cat in the Hat is one instantly recognizable to both children and adults. Spanning generations, The Cat in the Hat occupies a venerable position in the American canon.

Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.This special 50th anniversary edition showcases a new foiled cover and a birthday card to send to the Cat!