If I Had Your Vote--by the Cat in the Hat

by Alastair Heim, Tom Brannon (Illustrations), Random House

Just in time for Election Day, this hilarious new Beginner Book featuring Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat--and the changes he'd make if elected president of the United States--is perfect for introducing young readers to the White House!

Think politics is boring for kids? Think again! If the Cat in the Hat is elected president, life in the White House is about to get a lot more interesting--and funny! The Cat plans to shake things up. On his agenda: To change the shape of the Oval Office (to make it far more OVAL-ER-ER); to replant the Rose Garden with Seussian shrubbery; to paint smiles on portraits of frowning world leaders; and (among other things) to shoot a SOCK-IT rocket into space to shower the United States with an explosion of socks! Written in rhyme and featuring a cast of characters from The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, this is the perfect, kid-friendly way to introduce beginning readers to life in the White House AND to the Cat in the Hat.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Politics

48 pages, Hardcover

Published July 7, 2020

About the author

Children's picture book author of:
- The #1 New York Times Best Selling HOW THE GRINCH LOST CHRISTMAS (Random House)
- IF I WERE SAINT NICK BY THE CAT IN THE HAT (Random House/Dr. Seuss Beginner Books)
- IF I RAN YOUR SCHOOL BY THE CAT IN THE HAT (Random House/Dr. Seuss Beginner Books)
- IF I HAD YOUR VOTE BY THE CAT IN THE HAT (Random House/Dr. Seuss Beginner Books)
- SIGN SAYS STOP (Simon & Schuster/Simon Spotlight)
- QUIET DOWN, LOUD TOWN (HMH/Clarion)
- LOVE YOU, TOO (Little Bee Books)
- NO TOOTING AT TEA (HMH/Clarion)
- THE GREAT PUPPY INVASION (HMH/Clarion)
- HELLO, DOOR (Little Bee Books)

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

YOU HAVE IT CAT IN THE HAT! PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT! Especially in 2024! I will canvas for you - all I would want in return is green eggs and ham for breakfast, lunch and dinner! A nice introduction to civic engagement that will help children understand that there are responsibilities associated with who we elect to office.

[Clara Jane Isch · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this one’s actually not written by Dr Seuss and it low key kinda shows

[Charlotte Offsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge cat in the hat fan and have been eagerly waiting to get my hands on this brand new picture book! I am thrilled to report that Alastair Heim doesn’t disappoint! Dr. Seuss lovers I highly recommend this hilarious beginner book about the changes Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat would make if elected president of the United States!

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book to get talking about elections and voting with little ones.

[Prita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cat imagines what he'd do if elected president — using presidential privilege in ways ordinary people can't, but in a funny way: repainting the White House, setting off red-and-blue fireworks every night, building a sock rocket, and so on.

Funny and easy for kids to follow, and a few parts even sneak in light criticism of the political climate. It's not written by Dr. Seuss himself, but this series is still genuinely funny.

[Madison LibraryBookFamily · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you’re hoping for a book to help your kids learn about elections or presidents, this book is not that. It’s full of mischief and silly choices. It introduces the White House and Oval Office but doesn’t explain the true role of a president. This book is a small staring point for kids with zero knowledge who love the Cat in the Hat.

[Triston Dutschke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book can teach students the importance of voting. Also to look for the best candidates when voting. You could read this to the class when the elections are coming up so they feel more involved. Even though they can't vote legally yet.

[Eve Parker · Rating 1 out of 5]

No. No. And just no. This is political satire and has no place in the beginning readers section. The Cat in the Hat is a beloved children's character and should not be abused in this way.

[Kathy Eiferle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could’ve had a better message to the kids.

[The Book Box]

Mama read this to me the other day because I voted for Biden with her.

[Pinky · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I had your vote I would do frivolous things that don't pertain to you much like this book, unless it pertains to screwing you over.

[Reading With Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

WATCH A READING OF
“If I Had Your Vote”
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNvjc88B/

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Cat in the Hat muses on the mischief and chaos he would bring to the White House if elected. In other times, this might be fun but in current times, it is far too real.

[TheGoodEReader · Rating 2 out of 5]

My 6 year old picked this up at the library thinking it was a Dr. Seuss book. He didn’t particularly enjoy it. He enjoyed the illustrations.