A brother and sister visit a pet store after being told that they are allowed to choose one pet to take home, but they have a lot of trouble making up their minds when they see all the wonderful animals they can choose from. Includes an afterward about Dr. Seuss' love of animals and the discovery of this lost manuscript.

A household of unusual creatures help beginning readers recognize common "household" words.

Engaged in a long-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other.

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games.

Describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird.

Join Dr. Seuss's Thing One and Thing Two as they give thanks for the simple pleasures of the season--from the leaves they rake to the pies they bake!

A boy is so sleepy that he vows nothing will get him out of his morning bed, neither peas and beans nor the United States Marines.

A boy imagines the rare and wonderful fish he might catch in McElligot's pool.

The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Includes commentary and notes about the author and the story.

Compared to the problems of some of the creatures the old man describes, the boy is really quite lucky.