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Sing the 50 United States! by Dr. Seuss

Sing the 50 United States!

Dr. Seuss

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with this newly discovered and never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss! From Alabama to Wyoming, learn the names of all 50 states with a little help from the Cat in the Hat.

This brand-new picture book features original, unpublished text written by Dr. Seuss, paired with artwork inspired by his original sketches. Featuring Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style and readers will delight in naming the 50 states alongside the beloved Cat in the Hat! Funny, engaging, and educational, Sing the 50 United States is ideal for Seuss fans and collectors of all ages. 

Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat!

Jun 6 2026 (Sat)
Gilbert, AZ
Celebrate SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! with Cat in the Hat!
11:00 AM MDT
Jun 6 2026 (Sat)
Haverford, PA
Meet the Cat in the Hat at CBW and join in special craft for our Unplug and Play event
Celebrate Sing the 50 United States, a NEW book from Dr. Seuss at Children’s Book World on June 6, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Meet the Cat in the Hat — and join us for a special craft at 11:00am for our Unplug and Play day!
12:00 PM EDT
Jun 13 2026 (Sat)
Ridgeland, MS
Celebrate SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! with Cat in the Hat!
2:00 PM CDT
Jun 20 2026 (Sat)
Manchester, NH
Special Storytime Event: Sing the 50 United States with the Cat in the Hat!
Join us in-store on Saturday, June 20th for an extra special storytime event with the Cat in the Hat! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! with our local therapy dog, Livvy, and the Cat in the Hat himself! Swing by to join in on the festivities, catch a photo with the Cat in the Hat and get all you favorite Seuss books signed by him, and to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA in style!
11:00 AM EDT
Jun 20 2026 (Sat)
Bangor, ME
Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat!
Oh, the places we’ll go and the states we will see, With the Cat in the Hat—how fun it will be! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! Join in on storytime, capture a photo with the Cat in the Hat, and get your book signed by him! Your free Eventbrite ticket includes admission for your family to the event and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. You just need one RSVP per family, not one per child. You have the option to purchase the book as an add-on to your ticket. Books will also be available for in-store purchase on the day of the event, while supplies last.
11:00 AM EDT
Jun 27 2026 (Sat)
Columbia, SC
Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat!
Oh, the places we’ll go and the states we will see, With the Cat in the Hat—how fun it will be! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! Join in on storytime, capture a photo with the Cat in the Hat, and get your book signed by him! Your free Eventbrite ticket includes admission for your family to the event and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. You just need one RSVP per family, not one per child. You have the option to purchase the book as an add-on to your ticket. Books will also be available for in-store purchase on the day of the event, while supplies last. In this never-before-seen picture book featuring Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style, readers will delight in naming the 50 states alongside the beloved Cat in the Hat! Funny, engaging, and educational, this book is ideal for Seuss fans and collectors of all ages. Sing the 50 United States! features original, previously unpublished text by Dr. Seuss and brand-new illustrations inspired by his sketches. At the end of the book you’ll find a Publisher’s Note about how this project came to be, including archival images of the original text and sketches by Ted Geisel—a.k.a. Dr. Seuss! Remove the book’s jacket to reveal a complete map of the United States on the back, perfect for readers to test their own state-naming skills.
11:00 AM EDT
Jun 27 2026 (Sat)
Manchester Center, VT
Northshire Manchester: Cat in the Hat Party - Sing the 50 United States! - Tickets Required
Come meet The Cat in the Hat at Northshire Bookstore! Join us for fun Dr. Seuss story time, a special children’s activity, and a meet and greet with The Cat in the Hat in celebration of a newly discovered and never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss himself. Your event ticket includes admission for your family (up to five people) to the event, a copy of Sing the 50 United States to keep, and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. If you have questions about this or any other Northshire Bookstore event please reach out to us at events@northshire.com. If the cost of a ticket is a barrier for your family, please e-mail to inquire about a scholarship.
11:00 AM EDT
Jun 27 2026 (Sat)
Bridgewater, NJ
Celebrate SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! with Cat in the Hat!
11:00 AM EDT
Jun 27 2026 (Sat)
Bethany Beach, DE
Character Story Time: Cat in the Hat
Join us for a special character story time with the CAT IN THE HAT! The CAT IN THE HAT will be here on Saturday, June 27th at 9:30! Join us for some fun Cat in the Hat stories and a chance to meet Cat in the Hat and get your picture taken! Tickets are $5 per child and you will get a $5 coupon when you check in for story time! To reserve your space, please call the store at 302-539-2522!
9:30 AM EDT
Jun 28 2026 (Sun)
Bethany Beach, DE
Character Story Time: Cat in the Hat
Join us for a special character story time with the CAT IN THE HAT! The CAT IN THE HAT will be here on Sunday, June 28th at 9:30am! Join us for some fun Cat in the Hat stories and a chance to meet Cat in the Hat and get your picture taken! Tickets are $5 per child and you will get a $5 coupon when you check in for story time! To reserve your space, please call the store at 302-539-2522!
9:30 AM EDT
Jul 11 2026 (Sat)
Eau Clair, WI
Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat!
Oh, the places we’ll go and the states we will see, With the Cat in the Hat—how fun it will be! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! Join in on storytime, capture a photo with the Cat in the Hat, and get your book signed by him! Your free Eventbrite ticket includes admission for your family to the event and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. You just need one RSVP per family, not one per child. You have the option to purchase the book as an add-on to your ticket. Books will also be available for in-store purchase on the day of the event, while supplies last.
11:00 AM CDT
Jul 11 2026 (Sat)
Tampa, FL
Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat will join us at Books-A-Million for an extra special story time, meet & greet, and an unforgettable photo op! Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat! The Cat in the Hat will join us at Books-A-Million for an extra special story time, meet & greet, and an unforgettable photo op! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! Join in on storytime at 11AM or 1PM, capture a photo with the Cat in the Hat, and get your book signed by him! Your free Eventbrite ticket includes admission for your family to the event and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. You just need one RSVP per family, not one per child. Space is limited--RSVP on Eventbrite today! You have the option to purchase the book as an add-on to your ticket. Books will also be available for in-store purchase on the day of the event, while supplies last. Let the Cat in the Hat take you on a rhyming adventure through all 50 states in this brand-new Dr. Seuss book. It’s true — an original manuscript was discovered. What wonderful luck! In this never-before-seen picture book featuring Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style, readers will delight in naming the 50 states alongside the beloved Cat in the Hat! Funny, engaging, and educational, this book is ideal for Seuss fans and collectors of all ages. Sing the 50 United States features original, previously unpublished text by Dr. Seuss and brand-new illustrations inspired by his sketches. At the end of the book you’ll find a Publisher’s Note about how this project came to be, including archival images of the original text and sketches by Ted Geisel—a.k.a. Dr. Seuss! Remove the book’s jacket to reveal a complete map of the United States on the back, perfect for readers to test their own state-naming skills.
11:00 AM EDT
Jul 11 2026 (Sat)
Florence, KY
Celebrate SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! Cat in the Hat Costume Events
11:00 AM EDT
Jul 18 2026 (Sat)
Cypress, TX
Sing the 50 United States with The Cat in the Hat!
Oh, the places we’ll go and the states we will see, With the Cat in the Hat—how fun it will be! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, we will be hosting a fun-filled reading of Dr. Seuss's newest book, Sing the 50 United States! Join in on storytime, capture a photo with the Cat in the Hat, and get your book signed by him! Your free Eventbrite ticket includes admission for your family to the event and a photo op with The Cat in the Hat. You just need one RSVP per family, not one per child. You have the option to purchase the book as an add-on to your ticket. Books will also be available for in-store purchase on the day of the event, while supplies last.
11:00 AM CDT

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