I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!

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.

I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
AuthorDr. Seuss
IllustratorDr. Seuss
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherRandom House
Publication date
November 12, 1978 (renewed in 1986)
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages48
ISBN978-0394839127
Preceded byThe Cat's Quizzer 
Followed byOh Say Can You Say? 

History

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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.[3]

Plot

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Amazon.com: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Beginner Books) (0000394839125): Dr. Seuss: Books. ISBN 0394839129.
  2. ^ "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!". Barnes & Noble. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  3. ^ "There's so, so much to read!". The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection, Published by Chaseart Companies. Retrieved 2022-07-23.