How long does it take to read The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, Simon Mugford takes about 1 hour 9 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 9 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1957. 63 pages, about 17,325 words. Written for children.
3 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 1 hour 56 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 9 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 43 minutes |
The page count is the median across 85 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games. Includes a Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm.
Subjects: Nonsense verses, Children's stories, American, Juvenile fiction, Poetry, Spanish
