Dr. Seuss Books

THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 039484484X
Ages 3-up

The king has commanded that Bartholomew Cubbins please take off his hat. But every time Bartholomew removes one cap, he finds another one underneath! Guess how many hats in all?

AND TO THINK THAT I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394844947
Ages 3-up

And to think, this was Dr. Seuss' first book, written way back in 1937. As Marco walks home from school, he puts his imagination into high gear to describe all the things he sees on Mulberry Street. A horse and cart he sees sound much more exciting as an elephant and a band wagon. A great game to try in YOUR neighborhood.

BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800753
Ages 3-up

Bored with just ordinary weather, King Derwin of Didd asks his magicians to create something exciting and new to blow into the kingdom. But the sticky, icky green oobleck --- kind of like a flying blob of goo --- is hardly what he had in mind.

THE BUTTER BATTLE BOOK
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $15.99)
ISBN: 0394965809  

Ages 3-up
Two battling groups --- the Yooks and the Zooks --- continue to gather bigger, newer weapons until they both have enough to destroy the whole world. But do they really want to keep on fighting? Find out what happens next.

THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394800028
Ages 3-up

He had so much fun on his first visit, the Cat comes back, this time on a snowy day. He's got many more thrills under his hat --- including a few more cats!

THE CAT IN THE HAT
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 039480001X
Ages 3-up

When Mother goes out one rainy day, Sally and her brother are left with nothing much to do. But they're not bored for long --- the Cat in the Hat (and rowdy playmates Thing 1 and Thing 2) arrives and stirs up some lively, very messy fun. What will Mother say when she gets home?

DAISY-HEAD MAYZIE
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $15)
ISBN: 0679867120
Ages 3-up

Mayzie is a most unusual girl. She has a daisy growing right out of the top of her head! Because of her blooming hairdo, fame comes calling and Mayzie becomes a celebrity known to people around the world. She starts to wonder if it's worth it. This story is one that was discovered in Dr. Seuss's desk drawer after he died, and the illustrations were inspired by some sketches he also left behind.

DR. SEUSS' ABC
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394800303
Ages 2-up

Sure, you may know your ABC's, but you've never seen as many crazy, colorful ways to learn the letters and their sounds as are found in this book.

DR. SEUSS' SLEEP BOOK
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800915
Ages 3-up
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Everybody has their own special bedtime routines. What's yours? Here you'll see what it's like to fall asleep with Van Vleck, Biffer-Baum Birds and the Herk-Heimer sisters, and you'll probably be yawning before you know it.

THE FOOT BOOK
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)  
ISBN: 0394809378
Ages 2-up

Here's a title to tickle your toes. Check out all the different kinds of feet in the world: slow feet, quick feet, back feet, front feet, etc.

FOX IN SOCKS
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394800389
Ages 2-up

This is one of the silliest collections of tongue twisters you'll find. Can you say "Luke Luck likes lakes./Luke's duck likes lakes" three times fast? Or just imagine what a rousing "tweetle poodle beetle noodle battle paddle battle" must look like.

GERALD McBOING BOING
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $12.95)
ISBN: 0679891404
Ages 5-8

Back in 1951, before he became a major star in the world of children's books, Dr. Seuss (who died in 1991) created an animated cartoon called Gerald McBoing Boing. The star of the show was a little boy character who didn't
speak words, but made silly sounds instead. That cartoon went on to win an Academy Award, and now it has been adapted into this nifty picture book. Don't miss this chance to check out one of Dr. Seuss' earliest projects.

GREAT DAY FOR UP (A Bright and Early Book)
by Dr. Seuss
illustrated by Quentin Blake
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394829131
Ages 3-up

Hmmm. How do YOU define "up?" This nifty book provides plenty of explanations
of a most useful word.


GREEN EGGS AND HAM
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394800168
Ages 2-up

Are you a picky eater? Would you ever eat green eggs and ham? Sam-I-Am just might convince you to try them --- in a house, with a mouse, on a boat or with a goat. Bon appetit!

A HATFUL OF SEUSS: Five Favorite Seuss Stories
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $30)
ISBN: 0679883886
Ages 3-up

A five-books-in-one treat, that makes a great gift or addition to the family library. Includes Bartholomew and the Oobleck, If I Ran the Zoo, Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetches and Other Stories, and Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book.

HOORAY FOR DIFFENDOOFER DAY!
By Dr. Seuss & Jack Prelutsky
Illustrated by Lane Smith
(Random House, $17.00)
ISBN: 0679890084
Ages 5 and up

This book, based on the late Theodor Geisel's last manuscript notes, is not only the final Seuss-touched title, it is a heartfelt tribute to the great Doctor. Thanks to author Jack Prelutsky's Seussian loyalty and Lane Smith's obvious affection for the man, HOORAY FOR DIFFENDOOFER DAY! is both distinctive and true to the spirit of Dr. Seuss. Also, check out our Celebrity Voice interview with Jack Prelutsky & Lane Smith.

HOP ON POP
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 039480029X
Ages 2-up

Short rhyming sentences like "Three fish in a tree / Fish in a tree? / How can that be?" make this title a favorite to hear and also one of the first books kids love to read all on their own.

HORTON HATCHES THE EGG
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 039480077X
Ages 3-up

When the bird Daisy Mae abandons her egg in its nest, Horton the elephant --- who is "faithful, 100%" sits on the egg until it hatches. And guess what? The baby bird looks just like him!

HORTON HEARS A WHO
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800788
Ages 3-up

Horton the elephant has very sensitive ears --- and a big heart. He's the only one who hears the tiny creatures of Whoville when they call out from a speck of dust and Horton pledges to protect them because "a person's a person no matter how small." What a great friend!

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800796
Ages 3-up

The Grinch hates Christmas. He MUST have a heart that's two sizes too small. But the true spirit of the holiday is so strong, it can even change the Grinch. You've probably seen the TV special, but the book is still every bit as fun to read.

IF I RAN THE ZOO
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800818
Ages 2-up

If YOU ran the zoo, what would you do differently? Gerald McGrew would get some new --- and very unusual --- animals, like an elephant-cat.

THE LORAX
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394823370
Ages 3-up

In this story about protecting our environment, the fuzzy yellow Lorax tries to warn the greedy Once-ler that cutting down all the Truffula trees in the land is a bad thing. But the Once-ler can make lots of money making things out of Truffula trees and he has to learn the hard way.

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $17)
ISBN: 0679805273
Ages 3-up

There's a great big world and a bold, bright future waiting for everyone who follows their dreams. This book about potential, possibility and positive thinking is a favorite gift for graduations, weddings and all kinds of grown-up and kid milestones.

ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $7.99)
ISBN: 0394800133
Ages 3-up

The nonsense rhymes in this book are a blast to say. Try your reading skills with lines like: "My shoe is off, my foot is cold, I have a bird I like to hold."

THE SNEETCHES AND OTHER STORIES
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800893
Ages 3-up

In these wonderful stories about tolerance and accepting others' differences, we meet some terrific characters. The Star-Belly Sneetches convince themselves they are far superior to the Plain-Belly Sneetches, just because
of their looks. Other stories in this book include one about Mrs. McCave who has 23 sons all named Dave, and another tale about a pair of pale green pants with no one inside them.

THERE'S A WOCKET IN MY POCKET: Dr. Seuss' Book of Ridiculous Rhymes
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $4.99)
ISBN: 0679882839
Ages 3-up

Nobody makes up crazier rhymes and creatures than Dr. Seuss. Rap your tongue around these: a zamp in the lamp, a jertain behind the curtain and a nooth grush on the toothbrush. Whew!

YERTLE THE TURTLE: And Other Stories
by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, $14)
ISBN: 0394800877
Ages 3-up

Yertle the king of the turtles wants a better view, so he climbs on top of the backs of some of his subjects. Pretty soon there is a very tall, very heavy tower of turtles, stacked on upon the other. What happens when one of them burps? This and two other fun fables make entertaining and thoughtful reading for the whole family.

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