Unprecedented. When an unpublished Theodore Giesel picture book manuscript came to light recently, the publishing world was thrilled. The announcement came earlier this year with great fanfare. Because, of course, Giesel is none other than the late, great Dr. Seuss.
Oh the fun, fun, fun, fun bookstores have set, as we celebrate the release of What Pet Should I Get?
Seuss’ newly discovered book will tickle fans young and old. Best guess estimates are that the manuscript was done between 1958 and 1962, as the brother and sister characters in the book are the same as the siblings in 1960’s classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Seuss died in 1991.
Oh, great, great, great, great!
Be sure to save this date, date, date, date.
But the fun lives on! Anderson’s Bookshops in Naperville and in Downers Grove have a special day, Tuesday, July 28 —the new book’s release date— set aside just to honor an author who made reading fun for generations. And he continues to now with the new title. It’s a publishing party, and Anderson’s will spotlight the new book with activities and special events for both communities.
In Naperville: Join us for storytimes and facepainting at our Naperville location, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. (630) 355-2665, plus a visit from The Cat in the Hat himself! Storytimes are planned for 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and immediately following a 5:30PM costume pet parade.
Oh my, what can you do? Friends, please join us, with Pet One or Pet Two.
Pets will be available for adoption from the Naperville Area Humane Society and from Dog Patch Pets.
In Downers Grove: Opening ceremonies at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., (630)-963-2665, will present social media darling/rescue celeb dog, Kale Chips. He is also up for adoption!
Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main St., will partner with Anderson’s and will host storytimes at noon and again at 2PM. The noon story will be dog-centric, including reading therapy dogs in attendance, and the 2PM story will be cat-centric, with adoptable kittens available.
Back at Anderson’s Bookshop at 4PM, the day will wind up with a donation going to foster dog group, One Tail at a Time, based on the number of What Pet Should I Get? copies sold.
About the Book: This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it.
Told in Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style, this is a must-have for Seuss fans and book collectors, and a perfect choice for the holidays, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds.
About the Author: Theodore Seuss Geisel- aka Dr. Seuss- is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go! his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.
About Anderson’s: Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community ever since. A second location is also open in downtown Downers Grove. Two Doors East, Anderson’s Naperville gift shop, opened in Fall 2009. A brand new Anderson’s Bookshop location opens August 1 in La Grange.
