Babies Born on March 2 Could Receive a Free Dr. Seuss Book — Here's How to Claim Yours

Mar. 15, 2025

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If your child was born on March 2, they could receive an additional birthday present — a brand newDr. Seussbook.To celebrate what would be the author and illustrator’s 120th birthday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises has announced that babies born in the U.S. on Saturday are eligible to receive a free and personalized copy of the classic bookThe Cat in the Hat.“Helping ensure all children have easy access to books and literacy programs has always been one of Dr. Seuss’s core missions," Susan Brandt, CEO & President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, saysin a statement. “This pledge is an opportunity for us to honor this storied legacy and call attention to this noble cause.”

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The organization has 10,000 copies of the book to send out. To claim one, parents and legal guardians can register with an email address onSuessPledge.com, and must upload photographic proof of their child’s March 2 birthdate. The giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and to parents and legal guardians over the age of 18.One free book is available per household. Parents have 90 days to claim their book, beginning on March 2 and ending on May 31.

Dr. Seuss, who was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, remains a pivotal figure in children’s literature. Some of his most memorable books include 1954’sHorton Hears a Who!, 1957’s The Cat in the Hat, 1960’sGreen Eggs and Hamand 1990’sOh, The Places You’ll Go!.

Dr. Seuss in 1959.John Bryson/Getty

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