Cat in the Hat Costumes
As Dr. Seuss says ... "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book to read to a child." Do it in style with an official Cat-in-the-Hat Costume! Read Across America is held every first Monday of March. For 2009 it is March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Check out our selection of Cat-in-the-Hat costumes and accessories.
Read Across America
Read Across America is a national day celebrating reading. The idea was first created in May 1997 as a way to get children excited about reading. It was then decided to celebrate it on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. So on March 2nd, 1998 the largest celebration of reading began. By celebrating Dr. Seuss, the most beloved children’s author, sends a message to children that readings is important and fun. Read Across America is now celebrated annually on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2nd. Read Across America is sponsored by the National Educations Association, the California Teachers Association along with many of the country’s leading literacy and youth groups to motivate children to read. The National Educations Association encourages cities and towns across the nation to host local events to celebrate and promote reading.
