The Cat in the Hat: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Cat in the Hat runs an estimated 1.9 hours (about 1.3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 1.9 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 4 days |
| 1 hour / day | 2 days |
| 2 hours / day | 1 day |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 2 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 1.9 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 98% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 83% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners: a weekend-size listen at 1.9 hours (estimated).
About the book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic children’s book that introduced the world to the iconic, mischievous Cat in the Hat and the beloved characters Thing One and Thing Two! COMING IN 2026 AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BILL HADER AS THE CAT IN THE HAT “I know some new tricks,” said the Cat in the Hat. “A lot of good tricks. I will show them to you. Your mother will not mind at all if I do.” A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers. A Horn Book Children’s Classic
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Cat in the Hat as an audiobook?
The Cat in the Hat runs about 1.9 hours, our estimate from its 63 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 1.3 hours.
Is The Cat in the Hat free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was The Cat in the Hat first published?
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, Simon Mugford was first published in 1957.
