Tish Rabe

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  • Bibliography:
    89 Books
  • First Book:
    February 1991
  • Latest Book:
    September 2025
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Multi-Author Series List

Bear in the Big Blue House

Where Is Bear? (May-1999)

The Cat in the Hat

I Love the Nightlife! (Aug-2010)
Show Me the Honey (Aug-2010)
Now You See Me... (Jan-2011)
Bamboozled (Aug-2011)
Born to Run! (Jul-2012)
A Very Crabby Christmas (Sep-2012)
The Chocolate Voyage (Jan-2013)
The Tree Doctor (Jan-2013)
Hooray for Hair! (Jun-2013)
King Cecil the Sea Horse (Jun-2013)
The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas! (Aug-2013)
A Tale about Tails (Jan-2014)
Night Lights (Jan-2014)
Have no Fear! Halloween is Here! (Aug-2016)

Disney's Frozen

Big Snowman, Little Snowman (Oct-2013)

The Lorax

Look for the Lorax (Jan-2012)

Sesame Street

My Name Is Ernie (Feb-1991)
Sing with Me: My Name Is Ernie (Jan-2000)

Book List in Order: 89 titles

  • My Name Is Ernie

    Sesame Street

  • The Song of the Zubble-Wump

    There's only one Zubble-wump egg, from the Zubbulous Valley, and that one belongs to the Mullally family. This egg hatches only once every 82 years, and young Megan Mullally is actually going to be lucky enough to witness the great event, which happe...

  • The Kings Beard

    Just how long is the Royal Beard? Not even the king himself knows for sure. When he sends forth his jester and the Royal Barbers to measure the wayward whiskers, what do they find at the end of the beard? Why another king! But the kings share somethi...

  • The Gink

  • Fine Feathered Friends

    Bee hummingbirds, ostriches, flycatchers, chickadees, and bald eagles! Dick and Sally find themselves on a bird-watching tour led by the Cat in the Hat. After a quick lesson on just exactly what a bird is, they go motoring around the world to observe...

  • Is a Camel a Mammal?

    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about mammals, from the land to the sea, the smallest (pygmy shrew) to the largest (blue whale), and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Yes, peop...

  • Where Is Bear?

    Bear in the Big Blue House

    Kids can come along on a tour of the Big Blue House while searching for Bear--star of the new hit TV series Bear in the Big Blue House, from The Jim Henson Company. Beginning readers are introduced to all of Bear's puppet friends as they go from room...

  • On Beyond Bugs

    Catch the bug buzz and learn all about insects with the Cat in the Hat—a perfect gift for little scientists on Earth Day and every day! The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction picture book series that introduces beginning readers a...

  • There's No Place like Space!: All about Our Solar System

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, the moon, the planets, constellations, astronauts, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! “The universe is a mysterious place. We a...



  • Sing with Me: My Name Is Ernie

    Little Golden Books
    Sesame Street

  • Sharing With You

    A next installment in a series for young children by an Emmy-nominated lyricist finds Bunny learning an important lesson about sharing and God's role in everything when he resists making his favorite possessions available to Little Mouse....

  • Oh, the Things You Can Do that are Good for You!

    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    The Cat in the Hat joins forces with the Partnership for a Healthier America!

    In this newly revised editiion -- with 16 pages of bonus materials -- the Cat in the Hat takes young readers to a Seussian Spa where they learn the basics of health...

  • There's a Map on My Lap!

    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps"the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc.); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses)...

  • Inside Your Outside!

    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about the brain, the heart, the muscles, and more -- all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat here to share some good news. From the tips of your...

  • The Fish's Tale

    The fussy, rule-obeying Fish is the classic comic foil to the unrestrained Cat. In this shaped, illustrated Pictureback, the Fish relates his harrowing and hilarious account of a day spent with the one and only Cat in the Hat....

  • Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?: All About Weather

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, thunderstorms, snowflakes, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “You see, weather keeps changing, but one thing we know. It makes...

  • Oh, the Pets You Can Get!

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about dogs, cats, birds, and more of your favorite pets—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!   “I’m the Cat in the Hat. I love pets as you see. You...

  • Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about hermit crabs, barnacles, ocean waves, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Here where the waves crash in bubbles of foam, you’ll me...

  • Follow the Flaps



  • Wild, Wild Adventure

  • Milly's Silly Suitcase

    innovativeKids Readers: Level 1-Milly's Silly Suitcase. Developed with reading experts and leveled so parents can find the "Just Right" reader for their child. Milly's Silly Suitcase includes 24 two-piece puzzles which match words with pictures. The ...

  • I'm a Baby

  • Lots of Letters

  • The Penguins' Perfect Picnic

    The beginning readers with so much more! Each reader includes a puzzle, game or manipulative that extends the reading experience and reinforces the literacy skills developed through the story. It's the perfect day for a picnic, so the Penguins pack t...

  • My, Oh My--A Butterfly!: All About Butterflies

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about caterpillars, moths, different kinds of butterflies, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Butterflies are surprising and beautiful things...

  • Harry's Magic Hat

  • Sammy's Super Circus

  • Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All about Reptiles

    Leaping lizards -- the Cat and Co. explore the world of reptiles!

    The Cat in the Hat travels the globe -- in his trusty crocodile car -- to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers...

  • The I Believe Bunny

    A first entry in a series by an Emmy-nominated lyricist follows the adventures of an endearing young rabbit who finds the strength to set aside his fears in order to help a mouse friend, an experience that teaches him about the power of prayer....



  • Curious George Christmas Countdown

    Celebrate the season with the merry monkey in this playful story based on the animated show!Curious George is counting the days until Christmas! Join him as celebrates the holiday by picking out a tree, baking cookies, admiring the festive decor...

  • I Love the Nightlife!

    The Cat in the Hat

    Oh, no! The Cat in the Hat has lost his famous red-and-white-striped hat in the Forest of Wagamaroo! Can Sally and Nick help him find it on the darkest night of the year? It looks unlikely until a trio of nocturnal animals -- a sharp-eyed owl, a keen...

  • Lots of Flocks

    Join Sally, Nick, and the Cat in the Hat as they learn all about birds! This paint box book features colorful paint wells, a paintbrush, and 48 pages of feathered fun based on the new PBS Kids animated television show The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot A...

  • The Thinga-ma-jigger Is Coming Today!

    Little Golden Books

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! makes its Little Golden Books debut in this rollicking rhymed story introducing the cast of the new PBS Kids television show! There’s the Cat (of course), Sally and Nick, Things One and Two, the Fish, and ...

  • Show Me the Honey

    Step Into Reading: Level 3
    The Cat in the Hat

    Where does honey come from? The Cat in the Hat knows that! It comes from bees, and what better way to learn about honey making than to visit inside a hive and see firsthand how it’s done? In this rhymed easy reader based on an episode from the new ...

  • Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?

    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    In this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers lea...

  • Now You See Me...

    Step Into Reading: Level 2
    The Cat in the Hat

    Hide-and-seek is a great game, but Nick always finds where Sally is hiding. And that's no fun! Enter the Cat in the Hat. His friend Gecko is an expert at hiding. Maybe Gecko can share some tips with the kids? So off they go to the jungle, where Gecko...

  • Bamboozled

    Little Golden Books
    The Cat in the Hat

    Sally's stuffed bear Pammy the Panda is turning two, and Sally wants to give her a gift. But what kind of things do pandas like? Enter the Cat in the Hat. His friend Zhu Zhu is a real panda -- he's bound to have some suggestions! So off the gang goes...

  • The Cat in the Habitat Flap Book

  • Chasing Rainbows

    The Cat in the Hat pops right off the page in this Pictureback with 3-D glasses!

    Sally and Nick want to paint rainbows, but they don''t know what colors to use, or what order to put the colors. And where do rainbows come from, anyway? The Cat...



  • If I Ran the Dog Show

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about humankind’s best friend—dogs!—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat. “I’m the Cat in the Hat, and today we will go to the Short-Shag...

  • How to Help the Earth-by the Lorax

    Step Into Reading: Level 3

    The star of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss makes his Step into Reading debut in this rhymed reader that offers kids easy suggestions for going green! After explaining how the trash in a wastebasket ultimately ends up in a landfill or incinerator, the Lorax s...

  • Look for the Lorax

    Step Into Reading: Level 1
    The Lorax

    Look out for the Lorax! Dr. Seuss's lovable grump makes his Step into Reading debut in this wonderland adventure through hills of green where the Truffula trees sway. Through easy words and simple sentences, the youngest readers will discover the Lor...

  • Huff and Puff

    Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Day in and day out, the train clicks and clacks down the tracks. But one day, Huff and Puff decide to trade places. Will the train come to a halt? With colorful illustrations from Gill Guile and fun, si...

  • Huff and Puff and the New Train

    Huff and Puff are a team who stay on track: Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. But when a new speedy train challenges the pair to a race, the caboose and engine must find out if slow and steady can win the race. Ready, set, go With colo...

  • How Wet Can You Get?

    Read and listen along with the Cat in the Hat! Sally and Nick are playing in the rain -- and getting really muddy! So when the Cat in the Hat offers to show them how animals get clean, the kids are keen to find out. But can Sally and Nick really get ...

  • Trick-or-Treat!/Aye-Aye!

    It's no trick: Fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a treat this Halloween with this book featuring two holiday stories. In Trick-or-Treat!, the Cat and kids visit with a spider...

  • Born to Run!

    Little Golden Books
    The Cat in the Hat

    When Nick wants to go on an adventure and Sally wants to go swimming, the Cat in the Hat knows where they can do both -- alongside Salmon Sam on her incredible journey up the Swirly Whirly River! Shrunk to the size of salmon and swimming in scuba gea...

  • Spring into Summer!/Fall into Winter!

    Fans of the hit PBS Kids' TV show "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!" have cause to celebrate all year round! In this ebook featuring two books in one, the Cat and Co. go, go, go, GO on an adventure to the magical Garden of Seasons, where th...

  • Home for Christmas

    Step Into Reading: Level 3

    Fans of the PBS Kids Special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! can relive the fun over and over with this Step 3 adaptation of the complete episode, written for children who are ready to read independently. From the Cat's Christmas Eve ...



  • A Reindeer's First Christmas / New Friends for Christmas

    Fans of the Cat in the Hat have cause to celebrate this holiday season with two stories based on the one-hour PBS Kids primetime special "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!" In "A Reindeer's First Christmas, " narrator Ralph--a yearling ...

  • A Very Crabby Christmas

    The Cat in the Hat

    The Cat in the Hat has just received a special invitation! He and Sally and Nick have been invited to Mervin the Crab's Crab Christmas Ball on Christmas Island. But soon after the Thinga-ma-jigger lands on the island, chaos ensues when Crab Nine (aka...

  • Huff and Puff Have Too Much Stuff!

    Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Together they can haul a lot. Big stuff, small stuff, they've got it all! But what happens when the best friends realize that they're stuck with too much stuff? Farmer Fluff has a brilliant idea! With ...

  • Thump!/The Lost Egg

    Fans of PBS Kids' The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a spring-themed treat! In Thump! (the first of two stories in this Deluxe "2 in 1" Book), the Cat and Co. learn how rabbits communicate warnings to each other by thumping their f...

  • The Tree Doctor

    The Cat in the Hat

    When Sally and Nick's maple tree won't grow, the Cat in the Hat knows who to call -- Dr. Twiggles -- who suggests they inspect its roots. A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Th...

  • The Chocolate Voyage

    Little Golden Books
    The Cat in the Hat

    When the Cat in the Hat eats Nick's last piece of chocolate, the gang visits the Forest of Coco-a-licious to learn to make their own. There they discover that chocolate is made from cocoa beans which grow on trees--and that the raw beans actually tas...

  • Huff and Puff Sing Along

    When a third train chugs onto the scene, Huff and Puff learn how to share their friends. Join the fun with these two sweet trains in an easy-to-read story that's perfect for beginning readers. Each book in the Huff and Puff series has simple verse an...

  • Hooray for Hair!

    Step Into Reading: Level 3
    The Cat in the Hat

    The Cat in the Hat goes on a hairy adventure in this leveled reader for independent readers all about--what else?--hair! It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, and the kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long or short? It's t...

  • King Cecil the Sea Horse

    Little Golden Books
    The Cat in the Hat

    When Sally and Nick need to learn about babysitting, the Cat in the Hat takes them to meet an expert: King Cecil the Sea Horse! That's because when it comes to having babies, sea horses give birth in a very special way. The mom sea horse puts her egg...

  • The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas!

    The Cat in the Hat

    This rhymed retelling of the hit PBS Kids holiday special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! is bound to become a cherished keepsake. Written in a style reminiscent of Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, the book retells th...

  • What Cat Is That?: All About Cats

    The Cat in the Hat learns all about cats -- wild and domestic -- in this feline-focused Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book! Traveling aboard his Kitty-Cat-Copter, the Cat takes Sally and Nick to meet lions in Kenya, tigers in Bangkok, Siamese dow...

  • Big Snowman, Little Snowman

    Disney's Frozen
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with "Frozen." When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest o...

  • Night Lights

    The Cat in the Hat

    Learn why fireflies flash their lights in this glow-in-the-dark book based on the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Sally and Nick are making shadow shapes when the batteries in their flashlight conk out. Luckily, the Cat k...

  • A Tale about Tails

    Step Into Reading: Level 3
    The Cat in the Hat

    Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader about animal tails based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! While playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Sally and Nick get to won...

  • Planet Name Game

    A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes Sally and Nick on an adventure into space to learn the names of the eight planets...

  • Out of Sight Till Tonight!

    The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick visit with nocturnal animals and learn about their special adaptations for surviving in the dark! Along with Thing One and Thing Two, the gang meet a host of common critters (among them raccoons, owls, and bats), a...

  • Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!

    An introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss -- for babies and babies-to-be! Artfully adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel’s work, this introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss is a must for expectant parents and new babies! In simple rhymed ve...

  • Five Little Bunnies

    Five little bunnies went hippity hop. The first bunny said, “We’re here! Let’s stop!” Get ready for spring with these five little bunnies as they hide brightly colored Easter eggs for all to find. Toddlers will want to chant along with thi...

  • Love You, Hug You, Read to You!

    “There are three things I’ll always do ... love you, hug you, read to you!” The simple promise of togetherness offered in this board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage with their child while readin...

  • Te Amo, Te Abrazo, Leo Contigo!/Love You, Hug You, Read to You!

    "There are three things I'll always do ... love you, hug you, read to you!" The simple promise of togetherness offered in this bilingual (Spanish and English) board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage wit...

  • High? Low? Where Did It Go?

    The Cat looks at animals that are not easy to see!   The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the concept of camouflage—a type of adaptation that helps animals survive. Children will learn how some animals change color to blend in wi...

  • On the First Day of Kindergarten

    On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to. Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the ...

  • I Love You, Grandma!

    Little Golden Books

    For the first time in Little Golden Books, a grandma story!   A four-year-old boy narrates this sweet rhyming story about how fun it is to visit his grandma. Together they walk on the beach, garden, wave at trains, and bake! At the end of the day,...

  • Halloween Fun for Everyone!

    The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick on an exciting Halloween adventure in this simple, sturdy glitter board book with over 30 flaps! Whether it's doing fun arts and crafts projects, brainstorming costume ideas, or picking the perfect pumpkin,...

  • Have no Fear! Halloween is Here!

    Step Into Reading: Level 2
    The Cat in the Hat

    It’s Halloween, and the Cat in the Hat is taking Sally and Nick on a trip to find costumes. But when they encounter a colony of tiny cave bats, they are in for a fright -- until they learn that most bats are harmless and nothing to be afraid of! Ba...

  • Super Rover's Space Adventure

    In this 24-page deluxe picturebook, the friends explore the Solar System with their robot dog, Space Rover. Kids ages 3-7 will love planet-hopping, getting tangled up in "space junk," and weathering an asteroid attack -- all while learning re...

  • Who Hatches the Egg?

    Everyone's favorite Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to nature's perfect package! The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction picture book series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts.Young readers wi...

  • Cooking with the Grinch

    Dr. Seuss’s Grinch -- now in a story for beginning readers! The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who both like to bake, but who will eat the treat they make? Could it be ... Max the dog? This simple rhymed holiday story is perfect for the very youngest read...

  • On the First Day of First Grade

    On the first day of first grade, there will be lots of fun! This is the perfect book to share with a kindergartner getting ready for the step up to "big kid" school! From choosing books to read to building things with clay to performing in...

  • I Am Cindy-Lou Who

    The Dr. Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is soon to be a major motion picture from Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch -- in theaters November 9, 2018! Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch exc...

  • I Am Sam-I-Am

    A board book based on Green Eggs and Ham! for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans! In this sweet, sturdy board book, Sam-I-Am shares the story of how he persuades his friend to try green eggs and ham. (What's Sam's secret? He never stops trying, of course!)...

  • On the First Day of Summer Vacation

    When school is out, it’s time to celebrate and have some summertime fun! This book is perfect to share with a kindergartner who's looking forward to summer vacation. From catching fireflies to going to the zoo to learning how to swim, there are ...

  • There's No Place Like Space

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, the moon, the planets, constellations, astronauts, and more -- all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! “The universe is a mysterious place. We are only jus...

  • The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat

    A Seussian celebration of simple math concepts--perfect for the 100th Day of School and fans of The Cat in the Hat! The Cat in the Hat spends the 100th Day of School visiting Sally and Dick's classroom to show how some simple tools--including ...

  • Can You See a Chimpanzee?

    The Cat learns about primates -- from marmoset monkeys to silverback gorillas -- in this latest addition to the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! Traveling in his open-air Chimpmobile, the Cat takes Nick and Sally to Africa, Asia, and Madagas...

  • Who Hatches the Egg? All About Eggs

    Laugh and learn with fun facts about eggs and the different kinds of animals that lay them—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat. We must leave right away....

  • A Perfect Place to Play

    Teach children about sharing and kindness in this Level 2 Paw Prints reader by bestselling author Tish Rabe!Masterful storyteller-in-rhyme Tish Rabe unfolds the tale of a pair of farmyard friends — PJ the Goose and Winston the Mouse — who...

  • On the First Day of Preschool

    A modern twist on the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom!On the first day of preschool, there are so many new th...

  • Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart

    From best-selling author Tish Rabe, comes a touching picture book for children with parents in the military. Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart conveys the heartfelt message that military families waiting for their loved ones to come home are heroes...

  • I Am Max

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this board book based on the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring everyone's favorite dog-turned-reindeer, Max! 

    The story of how the Grinch almost stol...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tish Rabe has published 89 books.

The next book by Tish Rabe, Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart, will be published in September 2025.

The first book by Tish Rabe, My Name Is Ernie, was published in February 1991.

No. Tish Rabe does not write books in series.
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