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March 19, 2024

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New Seuss a happy take on ‘What Pet Should I Get?’

The Columbian
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Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman” isn’t the only rediscovered manuscript getting some buzz recently. Another book, but one geared to a much younger audience, is also highly anticipated.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss book goes on sale this week, 25 years after the beloved author’s last work, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”

“What Pet Should I Get?” tells the story of a brother and sister grappling with this fun question during a trip to the pet store. The manuscript and illustrations were discovered by Theodor Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss’ real name) widow at their home shortly after his death in 1991 and put aside. Two years ago, his widow and longtime secretary rediscovered them. Lucky for us.

The book features the siblings from One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Because that book was published in 1960, it is believed this story was written around the same time period. True to other Dr. Seuss books, the cover features familiar color schemes, artwork and lettering, so it’s instantly recognizable as one of the author’s creations.

“What Pet Should I Get?” gives kids more of what they love about Dr. Seuss stories — short, snappy rhymes that together form a book that’s fun to read aloud.

The two siblings arrive at the shop after getting the OK from Dad: Dad said we could have one./Dad said he would pay./I went to the Pet Shop./I went there with Kay. There, they encounter not just the usual array of cats, dogs, birds and rabbits, but, of course, a bevy of imaginary creatures. This leads to the big question: What pet to get?

As in some previous Dr. Seuss books, this one suggests a lesson; in this case, it’s make up your mind. But the message is not preachy; instead it is playfully incorporated into the story.

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