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Amazon.co.uk Review
He may be an old standby, but he never lets us down. When in doubt, turn to the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. There's another (hidden) adventure, too: this book really will help children learn to read. With his simple and often single vowel vocabulary, the good Doctor knew what he was doing: hear it, learn it, read it--laughing all the way. The Cat in the Hat is a must for any child's library. --Susan Harrison
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Amazon.co.uk Review
He may be an old standby, but he never lets us down. When in doubt, turn to the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. There's another, hidden adventure, too: this book really will help children learn to read. With his simple and often single-vowel vocabulary, the good Doctor knew what he was doing: hear it, learn it, read it--laughing all the way. The Cat in The Hat is a must for any child's library.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I could not not review this book
I could not let it be forsook
for on this day was Geisel born
that we should not be so forlorn
I could not let it be forsook
for on this day was Geisel born
that we should not be so forlorn
What would I do without the cat?
Where would I be without the hat?
I do not know, I can not say
I wouldn't want to see that day
For in this book, so short and sweet
is such, for all, a great big treat
The cat of mischief, cat of wise
Cat with gleaming knowing eyes
And of the hat!
What's up with that?
Where did those stripes come from?
Yes I know
Poor grammar, oh,
I'm really not that dum!
I would the world would know the cat
I hope the world will wear the hat
Can such a book be left alone?
Can such a tale be overblown?
I thinkest not, I thought antiquely
For this is writing most uniquely
And such will never come again
To grace the page with such a pen
To give us such unbridled joy
To please and, yes, and to annoy
But in the end to satisfy
With merriment and laughing sigh
For on this day we give our thanks
For treasure that is not in banks
But on the printed page before us
Thank you, oh dear Dr. Seuss!
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I wrote this in honour of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, on the anniversary of his birthday. Using a vocabulary of a mere 223 words, 'The Cat in the Hat' has become a standard children's classic throughout the English-speaking world. I remember as a child delighting at the discovery of rhyming words and what fun they could be, and when coupled with the imaginative drawings and simple yet engaging plot lines, Dr. Seuss became my favourite almost instantly.
The plot of 'The Cat in the Hat' is simple yet meaningful. A cat, a perfect creature for exhibiting independence and mischief, is befriended by children who express delight, astonishment, and occasional disapproval of their be-hatted feline. Children learn behaviour in a humourous and touching way by relating to the children.
However, all of Seussian literature was almost not to be. Geisel had literally dozens of rejections for his early works, from publishers who doubted the appeal or the marketability. Fortunately for us, Geisel continued to pursue both writing and publication, which he continued up to the time of his death in 1991. He still had a book on the bestseller list at that time.
Long Live Dr. Seuss!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book makes you cringe, laugh and want to cry! The minxy Cat in the Hat decides to brighten up 2 bored children's day - with disasterous consequences. The hilarious rhyming escapades roll off the tongue so easily when reading to a child that they soon pick up the next lines themselves. I have been reading this to kids for years and I still love it as much as they do. Once you have entered the crazy world of Dr Seuss and his natilly accessorized feline, you won't want to leave. Hilarious fun for big kids and little ones!!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am buying this book for the second time. We bought it en route to holiday in Italy for my dughter (then aged 3.75). We had it and one other Dr Seuss book (The Places You'll Go) and the two kept her happy for a week. We read the two to her a thousand times and, half-way through the week, she had learned The Cat In The Hat almost by-heart and recited it while turning the pages on cue. A tremendous book. I love Dr Seuss books because they are actually entertaining to read time after time. With other books I end up tearing my hair out. But I get huge enjoyment from reciting Dr Seuss ad infinitum. Back to The Cat In The Hat - we inadvertently left it in Italy but - stuck in Milan airport for half a day because of computer chaos in Heathrow, and thereafter trapped on the tarmac for hours - my daughter and I spent most of that time trying to piece together the book entirely from heart. We still fall back on it on tiresome journeys and I am so pleased that, before she is four, she has already developed such a love of books that my promise of replacing The Cat In The Hat is regarded by her with true excitement. I have loved books for as long as I can remember, and my fondest hope is that I can inspire my kids with a love of reading so that they can be propelled through school by the desire to learn, rather than by externally applied pressure. I have to say that, a practitioner of adult rather than child education, I think that Dr Seuss books are the finest encouragement available.
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Bought Cat in the Hat for my Grandson, he absolutely loves it. His Mum reads to him every night and this is his favourite.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Clarke
Great book!
Purchased this book for my 2 year old Son who loves listening to me read it to him. I shall definitely be buying more from the Dr Seuss collection!
Published 2 months ago by Gillian
Takes me back
Bought this for my son for xmas, as I remember the Dr seuss books from being a kid and loved them!! Read it before I wrapped it, and loved it all over again!!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tickledeb
THE must have children's book.
This book is wonderful, and captivating. I have never smiled so much reading a book to my daughter. All of it is so much fun, and I advocate throwing yourself into it when... Read more
Published 5 months ago by NB
cat in the hat
fast delivery. Bought as a present for my children and cant wait to read this classic to them. Im sure they will love it.
Published 7 months ago by JIGGY21
A classic. My 4-yr old son liked it.
Good rhymes, good pictures, just as I remembered it. My 4 yr-old son listened to the story paying a great deal of attention, and turned the pages himself quite eagerly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marta
Childhood memories relived with this book
"The Cat in the Hat" is a masterpiece by Dr.Seuss. Every child (ages 2 to 8) and every parent of children that age should read this BOOK. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Butera
Love Dr. Suess
What can you say? Dr. Suess is awesome and entertaining for young children because of its repetion and how zany it is. My son loves Dr. Suess. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. A. Stoken
Just brilliant
I love reading this to my 4 year old - everything just rolls off the tongue and he loves the silliness of the story. Brilliant.
Published 20 months ago by carrotcake
Timeless & priceless
I loved it when I was a kid, I still do, and our kids love it today.
They were entranced from page 1.
Totally unique, zany, delightful, lively and fun. Read more
They were entranced from page 1.
Totally unique, zany, delightful, lively and fun. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Penfold
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