Babies born on March 2, 2024, are eligible to receive a free, customized Dr. Seuss book

Krys'tal Griffin, Delaware News Journal
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Dr. Seuss’ books are a childhood staple for many, and now, babies born on the beloved author’s birthday are eligible to receive a free book to jumpstart their reading journeys.

Born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, Dr. Seuss was an American writer and illustrator of a plethora of beloved children’s books, according to Britannica.

His books are known for their whimsical rhymes, unusual characters and creatures and sometimes nonsensical words. His most popular titles include “The Lorax,” Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Cat in the Hat,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

To celebrate his life and contributions, National Read Across America Day – also known as Dr. Seuss Day – occurs on his birthday each year. In recent years, a renewed focus for National Read Across America Day has been highlighting diverse children's books.

In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will give away a free, personalized copy of the book "The Cat in the Hat" to every baby born in the U.S. on March 2, 2024.
In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will give away a free, personalized copy of the book "The Cat in the Hat" to every baby born in the U.S. on March 2, 2024.

This year, on what would be his 120th birthday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises pledges to give away free, personalized copies of “The Cat in the Hat” to every baby born in the United States on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You,” wrote Dr. Seuss in his book “Happy Birthday to You!” And we have to admit, receiving a personalized Dr. Seuss book on the day you are born is a great way to kickstart your journey of “You.”

Celebrate Saturday: National Read Across America Day is on March 2. Here's how you can celebrate reading

How to get your free book

In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will give away a free, personalized copy of the book "The Cat in the Hat" to every baby born in the U.S. on March 2, 2024.
In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will give away a free, personalized copy of the book "The Cat in the Hat" to every baby born in the U.S. on March 2, 2024.

New parents who visit the Seussville website will see a banner sharing that they have 90 days, from March 2 to May 31, to claim their baby’s free book.

According to the website, the offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and will last until the 10,000 free books available are gone. All entrants must be at least 18 years old, legally reside in the U.S. and be parents or legal guardians of a child born on March 2, 2024.

When it’s time to claim the free book, entrants must submit their full name, phone number, email address, mailing address, baby’s name and proof of the baby’s March 2, 2024, birthday, such as a photo of a printed birth announcement or a screenshot of a social media birth announcement. Do not upload birth certificates or other items including sensitive personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers.

Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com.   

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