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

By: Dr. Seuss

Published by Random House, 2026-01-06

<b>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!</b><br><br>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!<br><br>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!<br><br>Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of <i>The Cat in the Hat</i>, 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.