Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Some weather’s so odd that you’d swear it can’t be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel the planet—and beyond—to learn about oddball weather events like: diamond rain ball lighting snow donuts and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wacky Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For You Super-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal Facts Oh, the Pets You Can Get
Todd Tarpley Book order






- 2023
- 2023
Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
St. Patrick's Day and Easter go head-to-head in this hilarious holiday mash-up (with a special sparkly cover)!
- 2023
Follows parents, grandparents, and a wide array of kids throughout all the seasons as they learn about the meaning of love.
- 2021
Engaging young readers, this rhymed early reader combines the joy of planting an apple tree with environmental awareness, featuring the iconic Lorax from Dr. Seuss. Through playful language and illustrations, children learn about the importance of caring for the planet while enjoying a fun story.
- 2021
Would You, Could You Save the Sea? with Dr. Seuss's Lorax
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The iconic Lorax takes center stage in this early reader, promoting environmental awareness and ocean conservation. Through engaging storytelling, young readers are encouraged to understand the importance of protecting marine ecosystems. The narrative emphasizes the Lorax's role as a guardian of nature, inspiring children to take action in safeguarding the ocean for future generations.
- 2021
The Lorax guides young readers through the wonders of gardens in this engaging board book, designed to instill a passion for nature in Dr. Seuss's littlest fans. With vibrant illustrations and simple text, it encourages exploration and appreciation of the natural world, making it an ideal introduction to gardening for children.
- 2021
An introduction to one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles on Earth--with the Cat in the Hat as your guide!With a little help from Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat in the Hat travels the Earth--and beyond--to introduce beginning readers to the science and history of volcanoes. From how they are formed to how they errupt, kids will learn why we wouldn't have rain, sleet, or snow without them; the difference between lava and magma; how most volcanoes are under water; and much, much more! Also included is a look at specific volcanoes from around the world (and Mars) including Mt. Vesuvius, Mt. Etna, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Krakatoa, Mt. Erebus, Castle Rock, Mauna Loa, and Olympus Mons. Perfect for nurturing a love of science and reading in a young child, this is a great choice for fans of the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction, unjacketed hardcover series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts. Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library titles explore a range of topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
- 2020
Library Books Are Not for Eating!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A funny picture book about books . . . and eating them! Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates. It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math books, cookbooks, old books, new books—she just can't help herself. Will Ms. Bronte ever be able to curb her page-turning appetite, or will she continue chomping her way through a tasty book buffet? Open the fun peek-through cover of this lively picture book, and get ready for a story that will leave readers hungry for a second helping! 2021-2022 Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award Winner
- 2019
Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn't even seem to know he's in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day! Amid sudsy fun, a boy's imaginary ninja life and his everyday world collide in the ultimate bath time adventure.
- 2018
How to Become a Knight (in Ten Easy Lessons)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Sir Simpleton intends to make sure that young Sam has mastered all the skills he needs to be chosen as the king's new knight. A humorous picture book.