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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 $10.99

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

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    Wild About You!
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    About Judy Sierra

    Judy Sierra is the acclaimed author of many picture books, including the award-winning Wild About Books; ZooZical; Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf; The Sleepy Little Alphabet; We Love Our School!; and Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur. She holds a PhD in folklore, is an experienced puppeteer… More about Judy Sierra

    About Judy Sierra

    Judy Sierra is the acclaimed author of many picture books, including the award-winning Wild About Books; ZooZical; Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf; The Sleepy Little Alphabet; We Love Our School!; and Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur. She holds a PhD in folklore, is an experienced puppeteer… More about Judy Sierra

    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 | $10.99
    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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