Explore Dr. Seuss’s books in order. This is the most comprehensive, updated, and complete internet guide for young readers and fans of all ages of Dr. Seuss. You’ll also get a printable PDF of the full list to track your reading. Let’s get literary!
All Dr. Seuss Books in Order: The Complete List
There are over 60 books published in Dr. Seuss’s name, including books published after his death in 1991.
- The Pocket Book of Boners (1931)
- And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street (1937)
- The 500 Hats Of Bartholomew Cubbins (1938)
- The King’s Stilts (1939)
- The Seven Lady Godivas (1939)
- Horton Hatches the Egg (1940)
- McElligot’s Pool (1947)
- Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose (1948)
- Bartholomew and The Oobleck (1949)
- If I Ran the Zoo (1950)
- Gerald McBoing Boing (1952)
- Scrambled Eggs Super! (1953)
- Horton Hears A Who! (1954)
- On Beyond Zebra (1955)
- If I Ran The Circus (1956)
- The Cat in the Hat (1957)
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)
- Yertle The Turtle And Other Stories (1958)
- The Cat In The Hat Comes Back! (1958)
- Happy Birthday To You! (1959)
- Green Eggs And Ham (1960)
- One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960)
- The Sneetches and Other Stories (1961)
- Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book (1962)
- Hop on Pop (1963)
- Dr Seuss’s ABC (1963)
- The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary (1964)
- Fox In Socks (1965)
- I Had Trouble In Getting To Solla Sollew (1965)
- The Cat in the Hat Song Book (1967)
- The Foot Book (1968)
- I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories (1969)
- My Book About Me (1969)
- I Can Draw It Myself (1970)
- Mr Brown Can Moo! Can You? (1970)
- The Lorax (1971)
- Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! (1972)
- The Shape Of Me and Other Stuff (1973)
- Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? (1973)
- Great Day For Up (1974)
- There’s a Wocket in My Pocket! (1974)
- Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (1975)
- The Cat’s Quizzer: Are You Smarter Than the Cat in the Hat? (1976)
- I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)
- Oh, Say Can You Say? (1979)
- Hunches In Bunches (1982)
- The Butter Battle Book (1984)
- You’re Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children (1986)
- The Tough Coughs as He Ploughs the Dough (1987)
- I Am Not Going to Get Up Today (1987)
- Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990)
- Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995) (posthumously published after the 1991 death of Dr. Seuss)
- My Many Colored Days (1996)
- The Big Green Book of Beginner Books (1997)
- Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! (1997)
- Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! (1998)
- Your Favorite Seuss (2004) (posthumous)
- The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (2011)
- My Big Book of Beginner Books About Me (2011)
- Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories (2014)
- The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books (2015)
- What Pet Should I Get? (2015)
- The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books (2017)
- Dr. Seuss’s Book of Animals (2018)
- Dr. Seuss’s Book of Colors (2018)
- Dr. Seuss’s 123 (2019)
- Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum (2019)
- The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books (2023)
- Dr. Seuss’s If You Think There’s Nothing to Do (2024)
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Dr. Seuss Reading Tips
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- START HERE: Green Eggs and Ham is the best-selling Dr. Seuss book. Other top bestsellers include The Cat in the Hat; Dr Seuss’s ABC; One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
- ADAPTATIONS: Pair these books with these notable adaptations.
- The Cat in the Hat (2003 film)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 animated film; 2000 film)
- Horton Hears a Who! (2008 animated film)
- The Lorax (2012 animated film)
- Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix series, 2019)
- Seussical (Broadway musical, 2000)
- POPULAR CHARACTERS: Popular characters to read about include the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Sam-I-Am, the Lorax, and Yertle the Turtle.
- Use this Universal Studios packing list if you’re visiting Dr. Seuss attractions there.
About Dr. Seuss: The Famous Award-Winning Author
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Dr. Seuss is a famous American children’s author who lived from 1904 to 1991. His full name is Theodor Seuss Geisel. He has also used the pen names Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone. With over 200 million copies of his books sold, he is one of the bestselling authors of all-time.
Dr. Seuss’s books are known for their imaginative characters, playful rhymes, unique illustrations, and educational themes that appeal to children and adults alike.
Learn more at Seussville.
How We Compiled Dr. Seuss’s Books
Compiling this list of Dr. Seuss books in order was not an easy feat. I relied on Wikipedia and other sources for this data to flesh out this list into something more useful to the general public, including children, parents, and teachers.
I DID include in the list the posthumous books that were published following Dr. Seuss’s death. These books were based on his sketches and notes. I also included books not credited to “Dr. Seuss” directly, but written and illustrated by him.
(For example, The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary is credited to the Cat.)
When two books were published in the same year, I did my best to find the original publishing date and sort them chronologically.
I DID NOT include in the list of Dr. Seuss books those authored under Dr. Seuss’s pen names, Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone. This is because I believe that most readers coming to this page will not be looking for these books.
(If you are, you can find them listed on Wikipedia.)
I also did not include spinoff products like workbooks. Nor did I include books inspired by Dr. Seuss.
Details of Dr. Seuss Books in Order of Release Date
1. The Pocket Book of Boners (1931)
Dr. Seuss’s first book, The Pocket Book of Boners, was published in 1931. It is a collection of funny anecdotes and illustrations credited as his earliest work.
2. And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street (1937)
In And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Marco’s imagination runs wild as he travels home from school one day. A horse and cart transform into a carnival of colorful creatures.
3. The 500 Hats Of Bartholomew Cubbins (1938)
In The 500 Hats of Bartholemew Cubbins, Bartholomew finds trouble because he won’t take his hat off for the king, and there is magical mayhem.
4. The King’s Stilts (1939)
In The King’s Stilts, a hardworking king’s kingdom is threatened when his beloved stilts are stolen and he is too upset to rule.
5. The Seven Lady Godivas (1939)
In The Seven Lady Godivas, each lady learns a lesson while taking care of a horse.
6. Horton Hatches the Egg (1940)
In Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird’s egg while she goes on vacation. His loyalty is tested when he and the egg are kidnapped and sold to a circus.
7. McElligot’s Pool (1947)
In McElligot’s Pool, a local farmer laughs at a boy named Marco, who is fishing in a small, trashed pond known as McElligot’s Pool. As Marco continues fishing, he imagines he may catch a fish under a particular scenario.
8. Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose (1948)
In Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose, no good deed goes unpunished, as everyone begins to take advantage of the kind-hearted moose.
9. Bartholomew and The Oobleck (1949)
In Bartholemew and the Oobleck, King Derwin of Didd is bored with the weather and asks his royal magicians to create a new type of weather.
Unfortunately, green goo known as Oobleck causes mayhem in his kingdom. He must solve this very sticky problem.
10. If I Ran the Zoo (1950)
In If I Ran the Zoo, Gerald McGrew wishes to transform the zoo into a wild menagerie of unique beasts that are even better than Noah’s Ark.
11. Gerald McBoing Boing (1952)
Gerald McBoing Boing is based on the 1950 Academy Award-winning short film.
12. Scrambled Eggs Super! (1953)
In Scrambled Eggs Super!, Peter brags about his culinary skills to his sister, Liz. He recounts stories of traveling far and wide to discover exotic birds and scramble their eggs.
13. Horton Hears A Who! (1954)
In Horton Hears a Who!, Horton the elephant discovers a tiny speck of dust that contains an entire miniature world named Whoville. It’s filled with houses, stores, and even a mayor. When no one stands up for the Who’s, Horton must save the day.
14. On Beyond Zebra (1955)
In On Beyond Zebra, a young child reports on additional alphabet letters beyond the letter Z, and a whimsical creature corresponds to each new letter.
15. If I Ran The Circus (1956)
In If I Ran the Circus, Morris McGurk dreams of turning the vacant lot behind Sneelock’s Store into the greatest Circus McGurkus. It will be filled with unique creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp, as well as Sneelock, the daredevil.
16. The Cat in the Hat (1957)
A top 5 Dr. Seuss bestselling book
In The Cat in the Hat, Dick and Sally are stuck in the house bored. Then, a giant cat in a hat shows up and turns the day into an unforgettable adventure.
17. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the beloved holiday story. The Grinch plans to steal all the Christmas presents of the Who’s in Whoville. But when Christmas still comes, the Grinch discovers its true meaning.
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18. Yertle The Turtle And Other Stories (1958)
In Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, Yertle is the king of the pond. He climbs on his turtle subjects in order to become higher than the Moon. But, when the bottom turtle burps and he falls, his rule ends.
19. The Cat In The Hat Comes Back (1958)
In The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, the beloved “Cat” returns with his friends. But, when Dick and Sally are busy playing outside in the snow, he takes a memorable bath that causes some problems.
20. Happy Birthday To You! (1959)
In Happy Birthday To You!, the Birthday Bird throws the reader an unforgettable birthday party. It goes all the way from the dawn of day to the late night
21. Green Eggs And Ham (1960)
The #1 Dr. Seuss bestselling book
In Green Eggs and Ham, the notorious “Sam I Am” tries to persuade a friend that green eggs and ham are delicious.
22. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960)
A top 5 Dr. Seuss bestselling book
In One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, the young reader will learn about opposites, colors, numbers, and even nonsense.
23. The Sneetches and Other Stories (1961)
In The Sneetches and Other Stories, the Sneetches, the Star-bellied Sneetches, and their star-less friends teach children about growing up in a multicultural world.
24. Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book (1962)
In Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book, a yawn “catches on” and spreads wildly.
25. Hop on Pop (1963)
In Hop on Pop, it’s all about rhymes.
26. Dr Seuss’s ABC (1963)
A top 5 Dr. Seuss bestselling book
Dr. Seuss’s ABC is an alphabet book filled with whimsical drawings and nonsensical verses. They make it easier for small children to learn their letters.
27. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary (1964)
The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary is the very first Beginner Books special written by Dr. Seuss.
28. Fox In Socks (1965)
In Fox in Socks, the Fox teaches Mr. Knox the most twisted of tongue-twisters.
29. I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew (1965)
In I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew, the narrator stubs his toe. So, he takes a trip to the City of Solla Sollew, where the residents seemingly never have troubles.
30. The Cat in the Hat Song Book (1967)
The Cat in the Hat Song Book contains 19 fun songs for young children.
31. The Foot Book (1968)
The Foot Book explores all the many different kinds of feet around. The reader learns about opposites.
32. I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories (1969)
In I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories, a litter of cats like The Cat in the Hat have feline-inspired adventures.
33. My Book About Me (1969)
In the do-it-yourself activity book My Book About Me, children can tell their own stories in the vein of Dr. Seuss.
34. I Can Draw It Myself (1970)
In the uniquely interactive book, I Can Draw It Myself, the full-color images are all unfinished. It’s up to the reader to decide what’s missing and draw it in.
35. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (1970)
In Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, Mr. Brown makes funny sounds and challenges the reader to try saying them too.
36. The Lorax (1971)
The Lorax speaks for the trees and teaches lessons, both meaningful and fun, about the value of the land.
37. Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! (1972)
In Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!, Marvin has been asked to leave by every possible means of transportation imaginable and fantastical.
38. The Shape Of Me and Other Stuff (1973)
In The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, Dr. Seuss explores shapes, both ordinary and extraordinary.
39. Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? (1973)
In Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, a wise old man gives advice about life in the Desert of Drize.
40. Great Day For Up (1974)
In Great Day for Up, one boy sleeps and doesn’t want to get up. But, the animals, birds, balls, planes, balloons, people, and kites are awake and ready for the day.
41. There’s a Wocket in my Pocket! (1974)
In There’s a Wocket in My Pocket, a young boy discovers a fun cast of characters when he explores his house.
42. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (1975)
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! focuses on limitless possibilities and dreams that children can imagine.
43. The Cat’s Quizzer: Are You Smarter Than the Cat in the Hat? (1976)
In The Cat’s Quizzer: Are You Smarter Than the Cat in the Hat?, The Cat in the Hat asks the reader many ridiculous questions.
44. I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)
In I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!, The Cat in the Hat reads in many fun ways and tries to teach Young Cat to do so too.
45. Oh Say Can You Say? (1979)
Oh Say Can You Say? is a hilarious collection that weaves words to become tongue twisters.
46. Hunches In Bunches (1982)
In Hunches in Bunches, Dr. Seuss gives readers advice on what activities they can and should do.
47. The Butter Battle Book (1984)
In The Butter Battle Book, the Yooks and Zooks all love buttered bread. But, they are conflicted by their preferences to eat it differently.
48. You’re Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children (1986)
In You’re Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children, an elderly patient experiences a series of medical events. This occurs during his stay at the “Golden Years Clinic on Century Square for Spleen Readjustment and Muffler Repair.”
49. The Tough Coughs as He Ploughs the Dough (1987)
The Tough Coughs as He Ploughs the Dough is a collection of Dr. Seuss’ early writings and cartoons. It was edited by Richard Marschall.
50. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today (1987)
In I Am Not Going to Get Up Today, simply nothing will get the protagonist out of bed, from an alarm to the United States Marines themselves.
51. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990)
A top 5 Dr. Seuss bestselling book
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, published in 1990, was the last book Dr. Seuss published before his death in 1991.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is a popular hopeful children’s book and graduation book. It’s filled with inspirational Dr. Seuss learning quotes and Dr. Seuss graduation quotes about reaching your dreams and surviving life’s ups and downs.
52. Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995) (posthumous)
Daisy-Head Mayzie is the unforgettable tale of a girl who spontaneously sprouts a daisy on her head.
53. My Many Colored Days (1996)
My Many Colored Days recounts Dr. Seuss’s feelings and moods based on a manuscript he wrote in 1973, hoping for a great color artist.
54. The Big Green Book of Beginner Books (1997)
The Big Green Book of Beginner Books is a compilation of the first two Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Books and the final four Dr. Seuss Beginner Books.
55. Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! (1997)
In Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go!, author Tish Rabe shares the joy of newborns meeting memorable beloved Dr. Seuss characters. This includes The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Great Birthday Bird, and The Grinch.
56. Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! (1998)
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! is a celebration of individuality at a quirky school. It was started by Dr. Seuss, finished by Jack Prelutsky, and illustrated by Lane Smith.
57. Your Favorite Seuss (2004)
Your Favorite Seuss includes a dozen Dr. Seuss classics.
58. The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (2011)
In The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories, the Dr. Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen shares seven rare stories by Dr. Seuss.
59. My Big Book of Beginner Books About Me (2011)
My Big Book of Beginner Books About Me includes Dr. Seuss’s work, along with others.
60. Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories (2014)
Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories is a book that shares even more rare stories by Dr. Seuss.
61. The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books (2015)
The Big Orange Book of Beginner Books includes the first four Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Books and the final two Beginner Books.
62. What Pet Should I Get? (2015)
In What Pet Should I Get?, a brother and sister visit a pet store and struggle to pick just one pet. It was written between 1958 and 1962, and it was later discovered by Dr. Seuss’s wife, Audrey Geisel.
63. The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books (2017)
The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books includes the work of Dr. Seuss, along with others.
64. Dr. Seuss’s Book of Animals (2018)
Dr. Seuss’s Book of Animals is the second Bright and Early Book special. It is the first Bright and Early Book special illustrated by Dr. Seuss.
65. Dr. Seuss’s Book of Colors (2018)
Dr. Seuss’s Book of Colors is a rhyming book about colors, illustrated with art from the most beloved Dr. Seuss books.
66. Dr. Seuss’s 123 (2019)
Dr. Seuss’s 123 is an easy counting book, inspired by Dr. Seuss and illustrated with his artwork.
67. Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum (2019)
In Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum, a horse leads a group of students touring an art museum.
68. The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books (2023)
The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books is a six-book collection in one book. It features six of Dr. Seuss’s popular learning books for the earliest readers.
69. Dr. Seuss’s If You Think There’s Nothing to Do (2024)
Dr. Seuss’s If You Think There’s Nothing to Do is filled with laugh-out-loud ideas for young children to beat boredom, like balancing cats on their heads.
Shop Collections of Popular Dr. Seuss Books
While you can certainly buy Dr. Seuss’s books in the order listed above separately, many of them also come in collections that offer great value for readers who will be reading lots of work by one of the most famous authors of all-time.
Below are some of my top picks for boxed sets and Dr. Seuss collections of popular Dr. Seuss books you can snag in a group at great prices:
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