Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. "Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous,...

A city boy learns how to be a cowboy

Sam-I-Am tries to convince others that green eggs and ham is a good breakfast. Illustrates the principle that things are not always as they seem.

A large, spotted animal discovers he really belongs in a circus, not a zoo.

A lion, a dog, and a tiger balance apples on their heads.

Two children enjoy sledding, skiing, making tracks, building a snowman, and other activities in the snow.

Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night." Zany characters and simple text for reading fun. Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night."

A little story about all the strange and wonderful delights of the outdoors in summer.

Daddy Bear tries to show his son how to use the sled, skates, and skis Santa brought for Christmas.