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The Cat in the Hat · Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat books in order
There are 2 books in The Cat in the Hat. The latest, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, came out in 1958, and Dr. Seuss hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.
The Cat in the Hat books in order
1957Book 1The Cat in the Hat
1958Book 2The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
Companion stories
1978CompanionI Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
What The Cat in the Hat is about
From the description of The Cat in the Hat, the first book.
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games. Includes a Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm.
The Cat in the Hat at a glance
- Author
- Dr. Seuss
- Books published
- 2
- Companion stories
- 1
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1957
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Cat in the Hat book?
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How many books are in The Cat in the Hat?
2 books have been published in The Cat in the Hat so far, plus 1 companion story.
What order should I read The Cat in the Hat in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Cat in the Hat, 2. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. The 1 companion can be read alongside them.
Is The Cat in the Hat finished?
Dr. Seuss hasn't announced another Cat in the Hat book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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