Author

Dr. Seuss

Children's
89books

Dr. Seuss's Best-Known Books on Bookshelf

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About Dr. Seuss

American children's author and illustrator (Theodor Seuss Geisel), creator of The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. Open Library lists 89 books by Dr. Seuss.

Notable Dr. Seuss books include The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, with titles published between 1937 and 1990. Whether you are starting a Dr. Seuss reading list or working through the back catalogue, Bookshelf lets you log each title, give it a score out of 10 and keep track of what to read next.

Where to Start with Dr. Seuss

The question of where to begin a Dr. Seuss reading list comes up often. These are three of the best-known books to begin with:

  • The Cat in the Hat (1957)
  • Green Eggs and Ham (1960) — Juvenile Fiction.
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957) — Juvenile Fiction.

Dr. Seuss's Genres on Bookshelf

Dr. Seuss's books are shelved under children's. Track your Dr. Seuss books alongside the rest of your reading, and find other authors in this genre below.

Pen Names and Aliases

Dr. Seuss is also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel (birth name) and Theo. LeSieg (pen name for books he wrote but did not illustrate). Books published under these names are included in Dr. Seuss's page and Bookshelf statistics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dr. Seuss's best books?

Dr. Seuss's best-known books include The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Rate them 1–10 to build your own ranking of Dr. Seuss's best.

How many books has Dr. Seuss written?

Dr. Seuss has 89 books listed on Open Library, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. You can log any of them on Bookshelf.

Where should I start with Dr. Seuss?

A good way into Dr. Seuss's work is The Cat in the Hat, or any of Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Add them to your Bookshelf to keep track of what you've read and what to read next.

How can I track which Dr. Seuss books I've read?

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