The Cat in the Hat was written in 1957 by Dr. Seuss and featured a tall, mischievous cat, wearing a tall, red and white striped hat, and a bow-tie. Since then he's gone on to star in lots of stories, several animated specials on TV, a feature movie and a live musical! This adorable plush Cat in the Hat is oh so soft. No longer in production this was made exclusively for Kohl's and was only available for a limited time. He is 22" high from the top of his hat to the tip of his toes, seated he is 15" high. Made of all new materials it conforms to child safety standards ASTM F963-07. Surface clean with warm water and mild soap. Air Dry.With the series of Beginner Books that The Cat inaugurated, Seuss promoted both his name and the cause of elementary literacy in the United States. The eponymous cat appears in six of Seuss's rhymed children's books: * The Cat in the Hat * The Cat in the Hat Comes Back * The Cat in the Hat Song Book * The Cat's Quizzer * I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! * Daisy-Head Mayzie