The Cat in the Hat: 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!
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back: It’s a snowy day and Dick and Sally are stuck
shoveling . . . until the Cat in the Hat arrives to liven things up (to say the
least!). Featuring the Cat’s helpers Little Cat A,
Little Cat B, and so on, and ending with a gigantic Voom,
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is a riotous, fun-filled follow-up to Dr. Seuss’s
classic The Cat in the Hat.
The Lorax: Unless someone like you...cares a whole awful
lot...nothing is going to get better...It's not."
Long before
saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his
character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress
and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty.
"The
big, colorful pictures and the fun images, word plays and rhymes make this an
amusing exposition of the ecology crisis."—School Library Journal.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Every Who down in Who-ville
liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!” Not since “’Twas
the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so
instantly recognizable. No holiday season is complete without the Grinch, Max,
Cindy-Lou, and all the residents of Who-ville, in
this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit on even the smallest
and coldest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is
a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and
old.
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose: Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed
goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle
Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero. With Seuss's
rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a
kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way
to introduce children to the invaluable concept of self-respect.
McElligot's Pool: Imagination runs wild in this Caldecott
Honor-winning tale featuring Dr. Seuss's inimitable voice and hysterical
illustrations. The first Seuss title to feature full-color art on every other
page, this adventurous picture book tells of Marco-who first imagined an
extraordinary parade in And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street-as he
daydreams of all the possibilities that await him while he fishes in McElligot's Pool. Optimistic and exciting, this tale is the
perfect bait, and readers young and old will be hooked on this fish-tastic favorite.
I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew: Dr. Seuss tackles troubles--bullies, terrain,
weather, war--in the rhyming classic I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew. When our hero stubs
his toe, he decides to find a less troublesome place to live. Soon he's off on
a journey "to the City of Solla Sollew, on the banks of the beautiful River Wah-Hoo, where they never have troubles! At
least, very few." But between his encounters with the Midwinter Jicker and the Perilous Poozer of
Pompelmoose Pass, he soon finds out that confronting
his problems might actually be easier than running away from them.
And to Think that I Saw It on
Mulberry Street: Dr. Seuss’s very first book for children! From
a mere horse and wagon, young Marco concocts a colorful cast of characters,
making Mulberry Street the most interesting location in town. Dr. Seuss’s
signature rhythmic text, combined with his unmistakable illustrations, will
appeal to fans of all ages, who will cheer when our hero proves that a little
imagination can go a very long way. (Who wouldn’t cheer when
an elephant-pulled sleigh raced by?) Now over seventy-five years old,
this story is as timeless as ever. And Marco’s singular kind of optimism is
also evident in McElligot’s Pool.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!: A perennial favorite, Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully
wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the
world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! From soaring to
high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his
trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find
the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes: “Seuss’s
message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but
through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?:
Dr. Seuss’s irrepressible optimism is
front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
“When you
think things are bad,
when you
feel sour and blue,
when you
start to get mad . . .
you should
do what I do!”
So begins
the terrific advice of the wise old man in the Desert of Drize.
This classic book provides the perfect antidote for readers of all ages who are
feeling a bit down in the dumps. Thanks to Dr. Seuss’s trademark rhymes and
signature illustrations, readers will, without a doubt, realize just how lucky
they truly are.
Happy Birthday to You!:
Today you are you! That is truer than
true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!" Since 1959, Happy Birthday to You!—Dr.
Seuss’s joyous ode to individuality—has allowed readers to experience firsthand
the thrill of celebrating a birthday as it is done in Katroo.
Awakened by the Birthday Bird, you (the reader) are swept out of town on a
Smorgasbord’s back to begin a day and night of feasting and feting in such Seussian splendor that it will take 20 days to sweep up the
mess!
The Butter Battle Book: Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale,
introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of
buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer
to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is
an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect.
Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle
Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.
I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! (and Other Stories): Dr. Seuss tells three
rhyming tales featuring the extended family of the Cat in the Hat in I Can Lick
30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories. The Cat’s son
shows bravado in “I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!” while his daughter gets a bit
carried away imagining “The Glunk That Got Thunk.” And we look back at one of the Cat’s ancestors for
a tale about tails in “King Looie Katz.” This
lesser-known collection of classic Seussian silliness
will be a welcome addition to the libraries of fans of all ages!
Scrambled Eggs Super!:
An eggs-cellent
way to start the day! Breakfast will never be the same, thanks to Dr. Seuss’s
classic rhyming picture book Scrambled Eggs Super! When Peter T. Hooper tires
of traditional scrambled eggs, he sets out on a quest to find the rarest and
most exciting eggs so he can make the amazing breakfast he craves. Featuring
zany egg-layers such as the Sala-ma-goox, the Tizzle-Topped Grouse,
and the Bombastic Aghast, Scrambled Eggs Super! will
hit the spot and leave readers wanting seconds.
"Riotous
humor in picture and verse as an enterprising Seuss creature hunts uncommon
eggs for a super deluxe dish."--Child Study Assn.
Dr.Seuss's Sleep Book: Celebrate sleep with Dr. Seuss’s classic
rhyming good-night picture book. Van Vleck, a very
small bug, is getting sleepy, and his yawn—contagious as yawns are—sets off a
chain reaction, making all those around him feel sleepy, too! With typically Seussian nods to alarm clocks, sleepwalking, and snoring,
this charming ode to bedtime will lull listeners (and readers) toward
dreamland. Zzzzzzzzzz.