Our family has always loved Dr. Seuss’ books, which have long been a foundation of imaginative children’s books. I was excited to see these new Dr. Seuss books: a graphic novel series reimagining Green Eggs and Ham, a board book line introducing “Dr. Seuss Babies” with chibi-styled characters, and fresh Beginner Books.

Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike
In a simplified comic book style, with panels and word balloons on every page, Sam-I-Am “recruits” (abducts?) his reluctant friend to put down his video games and enjoy a hike outdoors — with green eggs and ham as a reward once they find the perfect picnic spot. Along the way, they climb every mountain and ford every stream, with comic asides and engaging hijinks throughout. The young comic lover in my home loves this simple yet extended story that engages him, with its jokes and panels, again and again.

Happy First Birthday! With Dr. Seuss Babies
Each page of this rhyming board book features cutesy versions of the Cat in the Hat and his buddies, Thing 1 and Thing 2. Each two-page spread offers a big, liftable flap, under which the story continues, with the final rhyme and punch line underneath. The book is fun to read to our baby, and he loves hearing about his upcoming first birthday party, and the different things we’ll do to celebrate.

Hello, Sun!
Our littlest one loves this book, too, which I use to talk with him about fun things we can do together someday. As far as he’s concerned, every page is absolutely amazing. Based on designs and sketches by Dr. Seuss himself, an emerging artist continues the tradition set by Seuss to help new artists publish work as part of the “Beginner Books” series. Here, a worm and his friends — a ladybug, butterfly, bird, teddy bear, clouds, and others — join the sun in playing and enjoying their day. The book seems designed for very young children with simple text and illustrations to captivate them with the games and activities they’ll be able to do soon, if not today. It’s a warm celebration of Seuss’ traditions and childhood itself.