Summary
I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and first published by Random House on November 12, 1978.[1][2] In the book, the Cat in the Hat shows his son Young Cat the fun he can get out of reading, and also shows that reading is a useful way of gaining knowledge, and the thrill of the ways to read.
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| Author | Dr. Seuss |
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| Illustrator | Dr. Seuss |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | November 12, 1978 (renewed in 1986) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 978-0394839127 |
| Preceded by | The Cat's Quizzer |
| Followed by | Oh Say Can You Say? |
History edit
This book was written after Seuss' vision began to fade, and he started wearing glasses. The book is dedicated to "David Worthen, E.G. (Eye Guy)", who was his ophthalmologist.[3]
Plot edit
The Cat in the Hat shows his protégé, Young Cat, that while reading with one's eyes closed can be amazing, it can be a strain. When one reads with their eyes open, they will be able to learn a large amount of wonderful things, some of which are shown through illustrations.
See also edit
- The Cat in the Hat, original 1957 book
References edit
- ^ Amazon.com: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Beginner Books) (0000394839125): Dr. Seuss: Books. ISBN 0394839129.
- ^ "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!". Barnes & Noble. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "There's so, so much to read!". The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection, Published by Chaseart Companies. Retrieved 2022-07-23.