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 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | November 12, 1978 (renewed in 1986) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 978-0394839127 |
| Preceded by | The Cat's Quizzer |
| Followed by | Oh Say Can You Say? |
History
editThis 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
editThe 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.