Planet Name Game (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)

The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That

by Tish Rabe, Tom Brannon (Illustrator)

A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
 
Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes Sally and Nick on an adventure into space to learn the names of the eight planets in our solar system! Written in rhyme for children who can read with help, this Step 2 book is a great way to introduce beginning readers to basic concepts about space and to support the Common Core State Standards.
 
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Genres: Space, Childrens, Science, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Kids

31 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 6, 2015

About the author

Tish Rabe is the bestselling author of over 170 books for Sesame Street, Disney, Dr. Seuss, and many more. She is Founder and Content Creator of Tish Rabe Books, LLC, an independent publishing company that partners with nonprofits and businesses to create books that make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents, teachers, and caregivers worldwide.

"Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed" is a gentle, rhyming storybook written in partnership with Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy sleep routines and gives pajamas and books to children facing adversity.

"Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money", helps children learn how to manage money. It was produced with Clarity 2 Prosperity, a business development company for financial advisors. To learn more, visit tishrabe.com.

Reviews

[Jason Koivu · Rating 3 out of 5]

* * * Read by my niece Emma while I napped * * *

"Read us a bedtime story!" It was my wife's greatest contribution to babysitting to date, and Emma bought it hook, line and sinker. The idea was, she'd sit at the foot of the bed and read to us, while we closed our eyes and had a nice little rest. Brilliant!

I can see how napping, even for five minutes, could save a mother's sanity. I don't have kids, but just watching my niece for two days in a row, as I have been this summer, is trying. The endless questions ("Why? Why? Why? Why?..."), the lack of privacy ("What are you doing in the bathroom?") and constant need for attention ("PLAY WITH ME!!!") are exhausting, and now I understand why moms lose their shit from time to time. But having that five to ten minutes of rest in the middle of the day while Emma read Planet Name Game was a rejuvenating bliss!

The book? I don't remember any book.

[Pat · Rating 1 out of 5]

A cute and colorful book that misses totally the truth about Venus. It is called "dusty and dry." I have never seen Venus referred to as "dusty and dry," except in this book. What a curious thing to say when there are such striking features of Venus such as the clouds, the heavy atmosphere, its greenhouse effect, or that it spins the opposite direction of Earth. With Neptune, all that is said that it is the furthest out of the major planets. It is true not much is known about it, but why not mention 13 moons? Some may think I am being too hard on a book intended for beginning readers. My own love of astronomy began in second grade thanks to a book I read. Since this book is suggested to be educational as well as useful for developing reading skills, all the facts in the book should be valid, especially where there are so many facts from which to choose.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

There’s nothing really special about this book. It doesn’t rhyme as well as I had hoped. I had hoped that there would be a sort of jingle that would help my child memorize the order of the planets from the sun. And, although it does mention the order of the planets from the sun and back again, the story itself doesn’t “stick” in our mind nor does it appear interesting.

[Darius Billings · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

I liked that there was a silly cat on it!

I liked that they said, “If we go back to space, we will start with the Sun.”

Space can be SO MUCH fun!

[Dana Storytime Account · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun book for the kids, they enjoyed guessing which planet came next.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple introduction to planets for kids. Colorful illustrations and rhyming text make this ideal for group sharing.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reader, perfect for beginner readers learning about planets.

[Paul Graham Terpstra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite bland and simple. A let down for the Seuss empire. He wouldn’t be proud of this.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

*cue Cindy Lou Who voice* "Where are you Pluto??"

[hayley Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

very cute kids book

I really like it was super cute read it for bedtime to my babies they really liked it . Super cute

[Gabriella Araujo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for k4 and k5

I found this to help with astronomy week in kindergarten and loved it. Easy also for older ESL students to understand and read on their own.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute book about planets. The 3-1/2 year old in my life is currently in love with outer space. In fact, she wants to be an astronaut! So this was a winner all the way. Except I still miss Pluto.

[Anthony Pate]

This is a Dr. Seuss book that is actually very educational. This is a book that can be used to introduce students to the solar system or it is a book that can be read while in the middle of your lessons about the solar system.

[Arwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good step into reading book for kids interested in space (but not a particularly good Cat in The Hat book or a good Cat in The Hat Learning Library book.) Still if you want a book emerging reader can read themselves this is colorful and fun.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nick and Sally learn the names of the planets in our solar system.

[Cyane]

It was really good.