Dr. Seuss Books in Order
Quick answer
Start with The Cat in the Hat (1957) or Green Eggs and Ham (1960) for a first read-aloud or early reader, or with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street (1937) to read in publication order. Newest: Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! (1998).
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And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street(1937)
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The King's Stilts(1939)
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The Seven Lady Godivas(1939)
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Horton Hatches the Egg(1940)
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McElligot's Pool(1947)
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If I Ran the Zoo(1950)
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Scrambled Eggs Super!(1953)
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Horton Hears a Who!(1954)
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On Beyond Zebra!(1955)
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If I Ran the Circus(1956)
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The Cat in the Hat(1957)
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Happy Birthday to You!(1959)
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Green Eggs and Ham(1960)
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Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book(1962)
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Hop on Pop(1963)
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Fox in Socks(1965)
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The Foot Book(1968)
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My Book About Me(1969)
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I Can Draw It Myself(1970)
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The Lorax(1971)
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Great Day for Up!(1974)
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Oh Say Can You Say?(1979)
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Hunches in Bunches(1982)
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The Butter Battle Book(1984)
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You're Only Old Once!(1986)
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My Many Colored Days(1996)
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Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!(1998)
Newest
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Dr. Seuss books in?
Start with The Cat in the Hat (1957) or Green Eggs and Ham (1960) for a first read-aloud or early reader, or with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street (1937) to read in publication order.
How many Dr. Seuss books are there?
45 main books, published 1937–1998.
What is the latest Dr. Seuss book?
The newest book in our reading order for Dr. Seuss is "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!" (1998).
Can I read Dr. Seuss books out of order?
Yes. Each book tells a complete story, so you can start anywhere; reading in order adds the background that builds up between books.