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If It Were My Birthday Party--By the Cat in the Hat

Part of Beginner Books

Author Dr. Seuss
Hardcover
$9.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
On sale Jan 06, 2026 | 48 Pages | 9798217117642
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The Cat in the Hat imagines throwing himself a birthday party with Thing One and Thing Two and 26 Little Cats as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book that's perfect for birthdays and gift-giving all year long!

Everyone loves a birthday party, including the Cat in the Hat! And in this funny easy-reader, the Cat imagines throwing himself the birthday-est birthday party in ALL HISTORY! From invitations that (literally) fly themselves to guests to pony rides down giant slides (Pony Slides) to a Balooner that "baloonifies" guests, the Cat's one-of-a-kind party will bring whoops of joy to all who attend AND to beginning readers everywhere!

A perfect, cheerful choice for reading all year long, this rhymed beginning reader makes an ideal birthday gift that will delight Dr. Seuss fans, Cat in the Hat-fanciers, and anyone who loves a good party!

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
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. View titles by Dr. Seuss

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The Cat in the Hat imagines throwing himself a birthday party with Thing One and Thing Two and 26 Little Cats as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book that's perfect for birthdays and gift-giving all year long!

Everyone loves a birthday party, including the Cat in the Hat! And in this funny easy-reader, the Cat imagines throwing himself the birthday-est birthday party in ALL HISTORY! From invitations that (literally) fly themselves to guests to pony rides down giant slides (Pony Slides) to a Balooner that "baloonifies" guests, the Cat's one-of-a-kind party will bring whoops of joy to all who attend AND to beginning readers everywhere!

A perfect, cheerful choice for reading all year long, this rhymed beginning reader makes an ideal birthday gift that will delight Dr. Seuss fans, Cat in the Hat-fanciers, and anyone who loves a good party!

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

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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. View titles by Dr. Seuss

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