Cover of The 500 hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

The 500 hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

by Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Bartholomew Cubbins tries to follow King Derwin’s order to remove his hat, he discovers a surprising surprise—another hat appears on his head! With each new hat, the situation grows more and more puzzling, leading to a whimsical and funny adventure full of unexpected twists. This classic tale blends humor and a clever message about fairness and standing up to unfairness.

Representation & Themes

FairnessHumorFantasyAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0394944844
Pages
47
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,690

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Hats -- Fiction.Fairy tales.Fairy talesHatsFictionIllustrated children's booksSpecimensSpanish language materialsJuvenile fictionCities and townsBow and arrowGoldAngerFarmersExecutions and executionersEmbarrassmentMarketsCastlesMagiciansSombrerosCuentos de hadasFicción juvenilMagicObedienceChildren's fictionHats, fictionHumorous stories