The famous Dr. Seuss is back with a new exciting book, "« Sing 50 States! Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) died in 1991, but the manuscript was rediscovered and published this week.
Dr. Seuss created characters like the Grinch, the Lorax, Horton, and the Cat in the Hat, who later became some of his most popular heroes. Their stories have been reprinted over 600 million times, giving children another book to add to their collection.
Although Dr. Seuss died 35 years ago, and his last book ( «"What kind of pet should I get?" was published in 2013, his legacy lives on in countless ways, including through lost and rediscovered manuscripts.
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Dr. Seuss's book "« "Sing about the 50 states!"» Coming just in time for America's 250th anniversary! This new children's book, released June 2, 2026, introduces children to the various states of America in a fun, engaging way.
The Cat in the Hat is the book's main character, along with his two feline friends. The Cat in the Hat tells readers about the state's name and where its shape lies on the map of America.
Although Dr. Seuss died in 1991, the book «"Sing the 50 States!"» The book was discovered in 2025 in the archives of the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego. It was found with notes on its tone and direction, as well as a sketch of the cover.
Artist Tom Brannon took on the challenge and created animated illustrations for the film. «"Sing the songs of the 50 states!"» .
Dr. Seuss Enterprises (DSE) President and CEO Susan Brandt said in a press release: «The book« Sing the 50 United States!» "This book celebrates Dr. Seuss's boundless creativity, his masterful use of words, and his enduring ability to inspire young readers around the world. We are honored to share this new Dr. Seuss treasure with readers across America during this momentous year.".
Book «"Sing the 50 States!"» Available in hardback and e-book formats at all bookstores.
A new song has appeared, which coincides with the release of the book.
To coincide with the book's release, Dr. Seuss Entertainment released an accompanying song on YouTube.
The Cat in the Hat sings a song and begins it the same way as in the book: "To sing about the 50 states of the USA, you need to turn on your brain.".
The Cat in the Hat then sings as he searches for each state and places it on a map of the United States. The video is simple, clear, and funny, as it follows the book.
Listening to "« Sing the 50 States!» — it's not only fun, but also a great way to learn (and remember the book!).