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 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.

About the Author

Random House Children’s Books is the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher.

Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, and nonfiction, the imprints of Random House Children’s Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series.

Random House is the longtime home of the beloved and bestselling Dr. Seuss books, which continue to make learning to read fun for millions of children everywhere.