The Tree Doctor (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)

Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat

by Tish Rabe, Tom Brannon (Illustrator)

Join Dr. Seuss'  Cat in the Hat as he and Dr. Twiggles help Sally and Nick figure out why their tree won't grow in this Step-Into-Reading book that's perfect for springtime reading, and yes-even pancake breakfasts!

A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Things One and Two procure in ridiculous overabundance) and sun (which the Cat suppliments with a Brighta-ma-lighter). But as for getting syrup from the young sapling? That will take some 40 years! Written specifically for children learing how to read with help, this Step into Reading book is based on an episode of the PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!  It is perfect for springtime reading, Earth and Arbor Day celebrations, and yes—even pancake breakfasts!

Genres: Childrens, Science, Picture Books, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2013

About the author

Tish Rabe is the bestselling author of over 170 books for Sesame Street, Disney, Dr. Seuss, and many more. She is Founder and Content Creator of Tish Rabe Books, LLC, an independent publishing company that partners with nonprofits and businesses to create books that make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents, teachers, and caregivers worldwide.

"Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed" is a gentle, rhyming storybook written in partnership with Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy sleep routines and gives pajamas and books to children facing adversity.

"Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money", helps children learn how to manage money. It was produced with Clarity 2 Prosperity, a business development company for financial advisors. To learn more, visit tishrabe.com.

Reviews

[Nicole Doescher-Train · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose this book because I recognized the Cat and the Hat on the cover and I love the language Dr. Suess uses in his books. The book uses rhyming schemes through each of the pages. I found this helpful because this will help with students developing phonemic awareness. Students learn which sounds sound the same, like trees and knees. The book also is educational because it teaches children about where syrup comes from. It also has information in the book about trees and what they should look like. The lesson that the children learn what trees need in order to thrive and be healthy like water and sun. The illustrations are full of color and bright. The pictures also allow students to use their imagination and extend the words on the page. I would recommend this book to those reading to young students.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

This entertaining saga just might teach young readers some useful information about how trees grow, and how to help keep them healthy.

Heroes in this book are Cat in the Hat and Dr. Twiggles, a kind of zany scientist who adores trees.

These grownups help Sally and Nick to understand why their tree doesn't seem to be growng fast enough.

FIVE STARS for imagination, and a lovely perspective for Plant Empaths like me.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

Learn about keeping a tree healthy. This Cat in the Hat book is all about maple trees. Take an adventure with Cat to the roots of the tree and learn what it needs.

Read this with your tree or plants study, for Earth Day, or in a discussion on where food comes from. Pair this will How to Tap a Maple Tree for more information.

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was okay. It had the recognizable brand of Cat in the Hat. Its similar to the cartoon show. I forgot that I really don’t like his personality. It’s been over ten years since I saw the show.

I did learn that it takes forty years for a maple tree to be able to be tapped for sap to make into syrup.

[Vaishnavi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book for kids.. You really need to grow more trees!

[strait Savvy]

I just want to read it

[Ahmed Habib]

Good

[Beatrice Garay]

Theft

[Bethany Kirby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for your young kids! If they like it it is on Netflix!!! And it is a really good book it will also teach them why that have fun reading

[Gabriella Araujo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for young readers and for doing a class project, or introducing one, on plants and trees and their care.

[Genevieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story of what makes trees grow and where maple syrup comes from. Great book for children learning to read.

[Margarita Rios · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids love this book just please make more books 📱

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We've read several science books by Tish Rabe featuring the Dr. Seuss characters from The Cat in the Hat. With a fun, rhyming narrative, classic Dr. Seuss characters, and colorful pictures of trees, it's a good book to read aloud with children.

This story explains how trees grow and the benefits of trees in our environment. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish and complement the story nicely. The only complaint I have is that some of the rhymes were a bit awkward.

Overall, I thought this was an entertaining and educational book that reinforces what our girls are learning (or have learned) in school. We enjoyed reading this book together.

[Genevieve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was about a sap tree to make syrup, a maple tree. Like our Canadian flag, a maple leaf. So our world would be maple syrup! I liked this book because it was silly because there is no tree doctor. A tree can be sick but it doesn't have a heartbeat, there is no tree doctor. My favourite character was the tree doctor because he was silky because there's no tree doctors. I would recommend this book to people who laugh at silly things like this. I laughed at the frog I made. He looked like a searcher with eyes up on top. Why do frogs have a face? If their eyes are on top of their head why do they need a face?

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cat in the Hat and the kids do a very well job at teaching children about growing trees. The importance of trees and how they grow from a small seed to a full grown 30 year old tree to get sap to make maple syrup for pancakes.