The Cat in the Hat: The Official Movie Storybook

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know in this official movie storybook that retells the film, 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! This Official Movie Storybook retells the animated theatrical feature film and is perfect for children.

Series Overview: For the movie tie-in program, we will be publishing:

a Junior Novelization

a Step into Reading leveled reader

an 8x8 pictureback

a Little Golden Book

an Official Activity Book

an Official Movie Storybook

Author(s): Megan Roth, Alan Batson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young
Published: 9/29/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 11 in H | 8.8 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
ISBN: 9798217224654


About the Author

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.