Ultimate Gift Guide for The Best of Dr. Seuss

Find the best of Dr. Seuss in this gift guide!

You'll discover ideas and inspiration for presents based on these classic books and characters.

For Fans of Dr. Seuss Books

I am a huge Dr. Seuss fan. His books have helped shape my life and approach to the world. Does that sound odd? How could a children’s author and his works have such an impact on an adult? I am happy to share my experiences with Dr. Seuss, as well as these goodies found in our Ultimate Gift Guide for The Best of Dr. Seuss.

I am not ashamed to admit that some of my favorite books are by the one and only Dr. Seuss. Over the years, I have read critiques of his works. In education circles, I have heard the opinions on the silliness and “fluff” of his stories.

In all politeness, I wholeheartedly disagree.

As a child, I remember running in the library to the shelves that held these literary treasures. I would eagerly look for any new titles that may have been added since my last visit. New title or not, I never left without a Dr. Seuss book or two added to the pile of books to enjoy at home.

I fondly recall the days when a bookmobile would biweekly park itself on our street (in front of my house!) and I would be first in line for those doors to open. At the time, our home was in a rural area of the county and we were blessed with this magical vehicle carrying books. The bookmobile lady was kind and would smile warmly as I added books to her request list for the next week. Inevitably, I would ask her to bring another Dr. Seuss title.

What was it about Dr. Seuss? Why did I enjoy his books so much?  To this day, I believe it is the mix of nonsensical invented words and characters. Turning each page, I would wonder what Dr. Seuss (pen name for Theodor Geisel) would have up his sleeve.

What new words would I fumble over, again and again, until I could master saying them quickly, like a tongue twister? How many new silly creatures would be drawn for me to study and guess their connection to their descriptions? What fun challenges laid ahead as I dove into the world of Dr. Seuss!

On the outside, Dr. Seuss stories appear simple and silly. When time is taken to go deeper and analyze, the brilliance of his works truly shines.

I had the absolute pleasure of having a high school English teacher who valued Dr. Seuss. In one of my honors English classes, this teacher assigned one of the greatest writing projects of all time (at least to this Dr. Seuss nerd!). Our class read and studied some of Dr. Seuss’s more political works. When we applied literary analysis to these works, my eyes were opened to how children’s books could be a means of teaching values, even propaganda.

The two Dr. Seuss books that we studied were The Butter Battle Book and The Sneetches. Our teacher encouraged us to look at the symbolism and deeper messages within the stories. After we wrote essays on each, our class had a fascinating discussion of the sociopolitical influences of these books.

Fluff? Silly? I think not.

I prefer to think of Dr. Seuss books as Imaginative. Creative. Inspirational. Powerful.

With my love of Dr. Seuss, I thought it was about time to compile this Ultimate Gift Guide of Dr. Seuss. My family has some of the items; others are on our wishlist.

Please let me know of any Dr. Seuss gifts or resources that I am missing. I would like to keep this list updated (and top off our wishlist!)

You will find gifts for all ages & stages! Here are the categories for Dr. Seuss gifts:

• Babies
• Nursery
• Toys
• Games
• Puzzles
• School Supplies
• Movies
• Books
• Activities & Printables

Ultimate Gift Guide of The Best of Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss for Babies

So many adorable options to get your little ones geared up in Dr. Seuss!

Sleepers are super cute. I loved using these easy wipe Dr. Seuss-themed bibs with my boys. Soft toys like this Cat in the Hat plushie and One Fish Two Fish game are great for keeping baby busy.

Dr. Seuss Grinch Cat in the Hat Infant Toddler Footless Sleeper Pajamas (3-6 Months, Blue)Bumkins Dr Seuss SuperBib, Baby Bib, Waterproof, Washable, Stain and Odor Resistant, 6-24 Months (Pack of 3) - Green Eggs, Yellow Fish, Cat In The HatAurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ What Pet Should I Get Gift Set Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Multicolor 8 InchesDr. Seuss The Grinch Characters Baby Infant Footed Blanket Sleeper Pajamas (6-9 Months, Blue)Aurora Palm Pals Bundle - Thing 1 and Thing 2 (Plush 2 Pack)Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Sam I Am Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Multicolor 12 InchesAurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Palm Pals™ Horton Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Blue 5 InchesAurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Dr. Seuss Fish Playset Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Multicolor 8 Inches

 

Dr. Seuss for Your Nursery

Bright colors and designs make Dr. Seuss decor perfect for a nursery!

These bedding sets are adorable and give your little ones an early introduction to Dr. Seuss. Don't forget this storage basket!

Kids Room Decals Inspirational Quotes Baby Bedroom Wall Stickers Nursery Decor, Dr.Seuss Saying DecalsDr Seuss Kids Photo Prints WallArt - Adorable Wall Decor for Bedrooms Nursery Play Room - Blue Pastel Background (Also Available in Pink Green or Yellow Background)Buiory Removable Colorful Dr. Seuss Inspirational Quotes Wall Decal Learning Education Saying Wall Stickers Motivational Lettering Wall art Decor for Kids Teens Bedroom Study room Nursery Classroom (Any day spent)Trend Lab Dr. Seuss One Fish Two Fish 4Piece Crib Bedding Set Nursery Baby BeddingTrend Lab Dr. Seuss Friends 5 Piece Crib Bedding Set, Multi (30016)Motivational Wall Art Life Is Too Short To Wake Up With Regrets Quote Wall Decor Inspirational Gifts Dr Seuss Decorations Wood Hanging Sign for Office Classroom Nursery Bedroom Wall Decor 8x10 Inches

 

Dr. Seuss Toys

Have fun with these Dr. Seuss toys! This finger puppet set for The Cat in the Hat would be great for story props.

Stuffed animals like this Cat in the Hat (Xman loves his Cat!), Lorax (one of Smiley's favorite stuffed animals), and Horton.

Aurora Plush Bundle of 3, 20Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Sam I Am Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Multicolor 12 InchesAurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Fox in Socks Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Red 12 InchesMega Bloks Dr. Seuss Oh, The Places You'll GoAurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ The Lorax Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Orange 12 InchesDr. Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Squirt Toys - 12 PiecesAurora - Dr Seuss - 3

 

Games for Dr. Seuss Fun

My boys love this Cat in the Hat I Can Do That! game. Wonderful for your active learners!

Matching games are so much fun! You can use this alone or as you read the books for story props or more.

This patterns game is on our wishlist. What a fun hands-on game!

Dr. Seuss Thing One and Thing Two Whirly Fun! game will help build cooperative play.

USAOPOLY Scrabble: Dr. Seuss Board Game | Official Scrabble Game with a Rhyming TwistFunko Something Wild! Dr. Seuss with Cat in The Hat Pocket Pop! Card Game for 2-4 Players Ages 6 and UpSignature Games: Dr Seuss Picture Pairing GameFunko Dr. Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Where are You? GameFunko Dr. Seuss Pattern Party GameFunko Dr. Seuss Stack with The Cat GameFun Express Inflatable Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Hat Toss Game - 5 Pieces

 

Dr. Seuss Puzzles

Here are awesome floor puzzles with Dr. Seuss themes. We love the big floor puzzles and their jumbo pieces.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Floor Puzzle( Includes 48 Giant Puzzle Pieces)[GREEN EGGS & HAM BY DR SEUSS F][Other]Dr. Seuss One Fish Two Fish & Horton Hears a Who! 24 Piece Puzzles Set of 2Dr. Seuss If I Ran the Circus Giant Puzzle Box: Huge 48-piece floor puzzle (Dr. Seuss Giant Puzzle Boxes)Dr. Seuss Floor Puzzle for Toddlers - Dr. Seuss 24 Piece Puzzle Bundle with Dr. Seuss Stickers and More for Boys and Girls (Dr. Seuss Puzzles for Kids)Dr. Seuss “The Dr. Seuss Collection” 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle | Collectible Puzzle Collage Featuring The Lorax, The Cat in The Hat, and More | Officially-Licensed Dr. Seuss Puzzle & Merchandise

 

School Supplies with The Best of Dr. Seuss Themes

My boys and I love using Dr. Seuss-themed school supplies in our homeschool!

Raymond Geddes 66865 Dr. Seuss Number 2 Pencils With Giant Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 36)Dr. Seuss Reward Sticker Set Dr Seuss School Supplies Bundle - Ultimate 700+ Dr Seuss Stickers Dr Seuss Decorations for Dr Seuss Reward Cards (Dr. Seuss Decorations Classroom)Raymond Geddes 69743 Dr. Seuss Assorted Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 72)Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Character Erasers for Kids (Pack of 60)Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Crayon Eraser (Pack of 24)Eureka Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Back to School File Folders for Students and Teachers, 9'' x 11.5'', 4 pcRaymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Pencils (Pack of 72)Raymond Geddes Dr Seuss Oh the Places You'll Go Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 72)Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss 6-in-1 Retractable Pens (Pack of 12)Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss 3D Character Ink Pens (Pack of 12)

 

Dr. Seuss Movies

Have a movie night (or any time of day!) with these Dr. Seuss favorites on video.

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole ChristmasDr. Seuss' The Grinch / Le GrincheuxDR. SEUSS' HORTON HEARS A WHO!Dr. Seuss' The LoraxDr. Seuss' The Cat In The HatDr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham and Other Stories Deluxe Edition

 

Dr. Seuss Books

And, of course, this list would be incomplete without these Dr. Seuss titles! Our family loved getting book sets like these Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collections and The Little Blue Box of Board Books.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Beginner Books(R))Green Eggs and HamOh, the Places You'll Go!Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in SocksThe Lorax (Classic Seuss)How the Grinch Stole ChristmasWhat Pet Should I Get? (Classic Seuss)The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites

 

There's A Wocket In My PocketMr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books (Beginner Books(R))Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Board Books set: Dr. Seuss's ABC; The Foot Book; Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?; There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

 

Dr. Seuss Learning Fun & Activities

Rock Your Homeschool loves to share fun ways to learn with Dr. Seuss! You will find lots of great activities plus free printables for RYHS subscribers.

• 5 Fun Ways to Learn with The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
• Free Printables for Hop On Pop Fun With Dr. Seuss
• Learning Fun With Dr. Seuss: Great Day for Up!
• The Shape of Me and Other Stuff: Activities & Crafts For Dr. Seuss Book
• Free Learning Fun Printable Pack for Fox In Socks
• Free Printable Pack For Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
• Fun Crafts & Activities for My Many Colored Days

I would love for you to add to this gift guide of Dr. Seuss! Please leave your favorite Dr. Seuss resources and gift ideas in the comments below:)

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