Reading is habit that needs to be imbibed early on. The earlier the kids find the love for reading, the more they will read and the more they will know. There is enough research that shows you reading is beneficial in multiple ways. Dr Seuss books with their bright caricatures and easy language are inviting. They will not only inculcate the habit of reading, but each book deals with multiple messages. Some like The Lorax talk about social and environmental issues, while others deal with various emotional, moral, and behavioral rules through short stories.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
~ Dr Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Dr Seuss Books List
You can read some of these Dr Seuss books online, or get them stocked on you e-reader. Most online retailers have the complete Dr Seuss books collection that you can tap into. Here’s our list of Dr. Seuss books that you must have in your library for kids.
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham has around five books and are one of the top selling English language books in the world. In a playful rhyming sentences Sam pesters an unnamed character and asks him to eat a dish – Green Eggs and ham. With just 50 different words the first book is an excellent choice to introduce books to kids.
The Cat in the Hat
Written by Theodor Geisel under Dr. Seuss pen name, the story is about a Cat in the Hat. Geisel was frustrated with finding easy words for his story. So, instead, he decided to use the easiest words he could find and write a story around it. This one is about a at who shows up with his two companions at a house with two children when their parents are away.
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Quirky characters, rhyming sentences, and lots of pets make an appearance in another beginner Dr. Seuss children’s books. This one is about Jay and Kay and their adventures. The book is so popular that it became the concept for Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Seuss Landing Area.
Dr. Seuss’ ABC
This is perhaps the first big book you will wan to buy. A picture book with alphabets from A to Z, the book comes with short poems about different characters and introduces the alphabets in a fun way.
My Many Colored Days
The book was conceptualized in 1973, but published in 1996 and includes paintings by many artists. A rhyming story in the book associates different emotions with different colors. The book is on the Top 100 books for children polled by the National Education Association of the US.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Everyone knows about The Grinch who Stole Christmas. With illustrations and rhymed verses the book tells the story of Grinch – a grouchy creature who decides to put an end to Christmas celebrations. But his plans fail after the city celebrates Christmas in spite of his plans and actions to stop them.
Horton Hears a who!
Horton the Elephant makes his second appearance in this book. It shows Horton fighting against those who ridicule him for protecting a speck of dust. Only, the speck is a planet inhabited by who’s. With many enemies on the prowl, Horton is seen fulfilling his promise to protect Whoville against all odds. After all, a person is a person, no matter how small.
The Lorax
The Lorax, though written in 1971, is more relevant today than ever. It is the story of Once-ler who speaks for the trees and other creatures and a boy. The book sends a message that unless we care for our environment, the world around us will crumble into nothingness.
Come Over to My House
This one takes the kids around the world. In Come Over to My House, the author shows different illustrations of different types of houses around the world. The books also tell about what kids from these houses eat, and talks about their other behavioral traits.
You’re Only Old Once!
Who says Dr. Seuss is just for kids? In this 1986 publication, an elderly man is the hero. The book follows him as he visits the Golden Years Clinic, where he is subjected to multiple bizarre medical tests.