The Cat in the Hat, by Dr Seuss from The 10 Best Children's ooks

When a flamboyant, over-confident talking cat arrives at their home while their mother is out, two children find themselves in a madcap chaos of magical, tongue-twisting mess. A rollercoaster to read and a joy to listen to – this book fires imagination and a lifelong love of language. Like all the very best books should. Best for: Ages 3–7 In a nutshell: Prejudice under the spotlight