The Cat in the Hat: Step into Reading, Step 1

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know! This Step 1 leveled Reader in the Step into Reading program 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 meeting the characters in this Step 1 leveled reader based on the animated theatrical feature film!

Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Step 1 is for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading on their own.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.