By Kayla DeKraker
Even 34 years after his death, Dr. Seuss continues to captivate young readers with story, song and rhyme — now with a new book that teaches children to memorize the 50 states.
Titled Sing the 50 United States!, the original manuscript was written by Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, himself. It was rediscovered in the archives of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library.
“Uncovering a new work from Ted is like finding a time capsule of his imagination,” said Susan Brandt, President and CEO, Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
She added, “Sing the 50 United States! celebrates his boundless creativity, genius with words and enduring ability to inspire young readers everywhere. We’re honored to share this new Dr. Seuss treasure with readers across America during such a meaningful milestone year.”
A YouTube music video teaches families a tune to go along with the book.
Sing the 50 United States! is published by Penguin Random House.
The Dr. Seuss Instagram account announced the new book earlier this week, to much excitement from fans.
“Our brand-new book Sing the 50 United States! is out today – Celebrate with the full birthday sing-along, exclusively on our YouTube channel,” the caption read.
“From sea to shining sea, what a wonderful way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! We can’t wait to sing along! 🎶” one person commented. Another added, “I kind of cheered when the Cat in the Hat mentioned my home state.”
Dr. Seuss lived from 1904 to 1991. During his life, he wrote many classic books including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The last time a new Dr. Seuss book was published was 11 years ago in 2015. It was titled What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss’ work has taken on a new life in the entertainment industry, most recently in Netflix’s children’s show DR. SEUSS’ HORTON.
Movieguide®’s most recent review for episodes 2.1-2.3 reads:
The first three episodes of Season 2 of DR. SEUSS’S HORTON! feature clean, bright animation and a thoughtfully stylized world, showcasing a bold color palette typical of Dr. Seuss. The production quality remains high. However, the series misses some educational opportunities. It highlights biblical values such as selflessness and compassion through song and story.
Movieguide® adds, “Parents should note some minor crude humor, including bathroom jokes and light name-calling from the antagonist, a kangaroo named Jane. Nevertheless, the episodes counterbalance this content with strong moral redemptive lessons. Because of brief action violence throughout DR. SEUSS’S HORTON!, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for younger children.”
It’s incredible to see Dr. Seuss continue to reach new audiences.
Read Next: DR. SEUSS’S HORTON!: Episodes 1.1-1.3
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