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Imagine That!

How Dr. Seuss Wrote The Cat in the Hat

How Dr. Seuss Wrote The Cat in the Hat

By Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

By Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

By Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

By Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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Hardcover $17.99

Sep 12, 2017 | ISBN 9780553510973 | 3-7 years

Ebook $6.99

Sep 12, 2017 | ISBN 9780553510980 | 3-7 years

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    About Imagine That!

    A lively new picture-book biography of the most beloved children’s book author of all time: Dr. Seuss!

    Have you ever wondered how the great Dr. Seuss wrote his most famous book? Did you know that for The Cat in the Hat, he wasn’t allowed to make up the fun words he was known for—like OOBLECK and IT-KUTCH and HIPPO-NO-HUNGUS? He was only allowed to use words from a very strict list!
     
    This bouncy account of the early career of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Ted Geisel) proves that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all.
     
    Kid-friendly prose (with Seussian rhyme for Ted’s dialogue) and whimsical illustrations by award winner Kevin Hawkes recall the work of Dr. Seuss himself. Writing tips from Dr. Seuss and exclusive letters from the author and illustrator, detailing how they created this book, are included!

    About Imagine That!

    A lively new picture-book biography of the most beloved children’s book author of all time: Dr. Seuss!

    Have you ever wondered how the great Dr. Seuss wrote his most famous book? Did you know that for The Cat in the Hat, he wasn’t allowed to make up the fun words he was known for—like OOBLECK and IT-KUTCH and HIPPO-NO-HUNGUS? He was only allowed to use words from a very strict list!
     
    This bouncy account of the early career of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Ted Geisel) proves that sometimes limitations can be the best inspiration of all.
     
    Kid-friendly prose (with Seussian rhyme for Ted’s dialogue) and whimsical illustrations by award winner Kevin Hawkes recall the work of Dr. Seuss himself. Writing tips from Dr. Seuss and exclusive letters from the author and illustrator, detailing how they created this book, are included!

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    Also by Judy Sierra

    Everyone Counts
    Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners
    Schoolyard Rhymes
    ZooZical
    We Love Our School!
    See all books by Judy Sierra

    About Judy Sierra

    Judy Sierra is the acclaimed author of more than forty picture books, including the award-winning Wild About Books; ZooZical; Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf; The Sleepy Little Alphabet; Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur; and Everyone Counts. Her writing for children… More about Judy Sierra

    About Kevin Hawkes

    Kevin Hawkes is the author and illustrator of The Wicked Big Toddlah and The Wicked Big Toddlah Goes to New York, and is the illustrator of many well-loved books for young readers including Imagine That:! How Dr. Seuss Wrote the… More about Kevin Hawkes

    About Judy Sierra

    Judy Sierra is the acclaimed author of more than forty picture books, including the award-winning Wild About Books; ZooZical; Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf; The Sleepy Little Alphabet; Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur; and Everyone Counts. Her writing for children… More about Judy Sierra

    About Kevin Hawkes

    Kevin Hawkes is the author and illustrator of The Wicked Big Toddlah and The Wicked Big Toddlah Goes to New York, and is the illustrator of many well-loved books for young readers including Imagine That:! How Dr. Seuss Wrote the… More about Kevin Hawkes

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 12, 2017 | 48 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780553510973

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 12, 2017 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780553510980
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    Praise

    “Buoyantly told, rich in insights into the creative process as well as the crafts of writing, illustrating, and storytelling.”—Kirkus Reviews starred review

    “It’s an engrossing and amusing glimpse of creativity in action and the making of a children’s book classic.”—Publishers Weekly starred review

    Awards

    Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Master List NOMINEE 2019

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