The Cat in the Hat: Pictureback

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know! This storybook is based on The Cat in the Hat, releasing in theaters November 6, 2026!

In this all-new, epic adventure, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme, the Cat in the Hat does what he does best—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them on a fantastical journey through a world they’ve never seen before.

In this story, the Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet: to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos’s last chance to prove himself...or lose his magical hat! Children will love this paperback storybook based on the animated feature film.Megan Roth is a children’s book author and editor. She lives in Pittsburgh with a home full of books, houseplants, records, coffee cups, and dog cuddles.