I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss

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Illus. in full color. "In Seuss's familiar rhymed couplets and illustrations, the Cat in the Hat shows Young Cat some wonderful stuff about reading with both eyes open."-- School Library Journal.

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The Cat in the Hat tells the young cat that if he reads with his eyes shut then he will miss so much! He tells him all the wonderful things he could read about, but only if his eyes are open!

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Cat in the Hat.: Describes why reading is wonderful in a fun way for children!

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

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I can read in red.

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This book is in Dr.Seuss Books. (community list)

This book is in Dr. Seuss Beginner Books. (community list)

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Dr. Seuss (Author)
Dr. Seuss (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1978
ISBN: 0394839129
Page Count: 48

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Library of Congress: PZ8.3.G276 Iae
Dewey: 811

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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