# The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary - Hardcover

by **P. D. Eastman** (Author)

A silly book with a serious purpose--to help children recognize, remember, and really enjoy using a basic vocabulary of 1350 words. Written and illustrated by P. D. Eastman--with help from the Cat (Dr. Seuss)--this decades-old dictionary pairs words with pictures that carry their meaning, making it simple enough even for nonreaders to understand. A wacky cast of characters reappears throughout the book, making this perhaps the only dictionary in the world that is actually _fun_ to read!

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 ages 3-7.

### Front Jacket

Illus. in full color. "The picture carries the meaning in this dictionary of over a thousand elementary words from 'Aaron' the alligator to a nest full of 'zyxuzpf' birds. The book gets a large 'A' for its commonsense-through-nonsense approach to reading." "The New York Times.

### Author Biography

**P. D. Eastman** was an author and illustrator who created many children's books, including _Are You My Mother?_; _Go, Dog. Go!_; and _The Best Nest_. Trained at the National Academy of Design, he published his first Beginner Book, _Sam and the Firefly_, in 1958. Since then, his books have sold more than 50 million copies, and he has become one of the most beloved children's book authors in the world.

**Number of Pages:** 133

**Dimensions:** 0.67 x 11.37 x 8.36 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 01, 2001

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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