I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
Author | Dr. Seuss |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's literature |
Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | November 12, 1978 (renewed 1986) |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
Pages | 48 |
ISBN | 978-0394839127 |
Preceded by | The Cat's Quizzer |
Followed by | Oh Say Can You Say? |
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.
History[]
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.
Plot[]
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[]
- The Cat in the Hat, original 1957 book
References[]
- ^ "Amazon.com: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Beginner Books) (0000394839125): Dr. Seuss: Books". Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!". Barnes & Noble. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- American picture books
- Books by Dr. Seuss
- Books about cats
- 1978 children's books
- Random House books
- The Cat in the Hat