Dr. Seuss Books

Last updated: March 19, 2021

Do you like them in the car? Do you like them near or far? Try them, try them -- you will see! These Dr. Seuss books are the best for kids (and you and me!). You'll find wordplay, rhymes, funny characters, wacky settings. For more fun and silly choices, check out our Picture Books and Funny Books for Kids.

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The Foot Book

age 2+

Dr. Seuss takes a fun walk through land of opposites.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1968)

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There's a Wocket in My Pocket

age 2+

This is a terrific read-aloud or primer.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1974)

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

age 3+

Infectious rhymes great for early reading or read-aloud.

Dr. Seuss Picture Book (1960)

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What Pet Should I Get?

age 3+

More Seuss magic in discovered manuscript.

Dr. Seuss Picture Book (2015)

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Bartholomew and the Oobleck

age 4+

A joyful read-aloud with a message.

Dr. Seuss Fantasy (1949)

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Dr. Seuss's ABC

age 4+

Delightful interplay between letters and drawings.

Dr. Seuss Alphabet (1963)

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Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book

age 4+

Sends youngsters off to sleep with a chuckle.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1962)

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Fox in Sox

age 4+

Seuss takes your tongue and ties it into knots.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1965)

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Green Eggs and Ham

age 4+

A childhood favorite for good reason.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1960)

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Happy Birthday to You!

age 4+

Celebratory tale soars with wordplay and crazy invention.

Dr. Seuss Holiday (1958)

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Hop on Pop

age 4+

A dazzling beginning reader by Dr. Seuss.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1963)

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Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories

age 4+

Early stories have catchy rhymes, some familiar characters.

Dr. Seuss Picture Book (2014)

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Horton Hatches the Egg

age 4+

Integrity is rewarded in poignant, funny tale.

Dr. Seuss Short Stories (1940)

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Horton Hears a Who

age 4+

A whimsical tale with a stirring message.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1954)

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

age 4+

Dr. Seuss' classic, playful exposé of greed, commercialism.

Dr. Seuss Holiday (1957)

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Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

age 4+

Disarming and delightful call-and-response book.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1970)

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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

age 4+

Jaunty, upbeat journey encourages perseverance.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1990)

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Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

age 4+

Dr. Seuss in is psychedelic mode here.

Dr. Seuss For Beginning Readers (1975)

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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

age 4+

Polite boy gets in trouble in funny early Seuss book.

Dr. Seuss Picture Book (1938)

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The Cat in the Hat

age 4+

The kids' classic that put Dr. Seuss on the map.

Dr. Seuss Humor (1957)

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