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Start with The Cat in the Hat and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.

5 books
Published 1967 to 1978
Status: Likely complete

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The Cat in the Hat

Start with The Cat in the Hat

Book 1 by Dr. Seuss

Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

Complete List

The Cat In The Hat reading order

Ends with I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

  1. 1
    The Cat in the Hat

    Book 1:The Cat in the Hat

    Dr. Seuss • 1 recommendation

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  2. 2
    The Cat in the Hat Comes Back

    Book 2:The Cat in the Hat Comes Back

    Dr. Seuss

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  3. 3
    The Cat in the Hat Songbook

    Book 3:The Cat in the Hat Songbook

    Dr. Seuss • 1967

    The Cat in the Hat hosts a sing-along collection of Seuss-style songs, complete with playful lyrics and music. It’s designed for reading aloud and performing, turning familiar characters into a goofy little stage show.

  4. 4
    The Cat's Quizzer

    Book 4:The Cat's Quizzer

    Dr. Seuss • 1976

    The Cat in the Hat runs a rapid-fire quiz of riddles, picture puzzles, and silly facts. It’s not a traditional story, more a game in book form that dares readers to answer out loud and keep score as they go.

  5. 5
    I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

    Book 5:I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

    Dr. Seuss • 1978

    The Cat in the Hat encourages a young reader to start with easy books and then try harder ones. Along the way, the kid attempts reading in ridiculous ways, showing that practice and curiosity make reading more fun.

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The Cat In The Hat FAQ

What is the best order to read the The Cat In The Hat series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Cat in the Hat.

How many books are in the The Cat In The Hat series?

There are 5 books currently listed in the The Cat In The Hat series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the The Cat In The Hat series?

New readers should start with The Cat in the Hat, the first book in the reading order.

Is the The Cat In The Hat series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1967 to 1978.