Dr. Seuss Classic ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ Will Get A Sequel, Publisher Says

Just ahead Dr. SeussDr. Seuss Enterprises, Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises celebrated the occasion with a joint announcement Thursday: The classic 1957 book will be available for purchase at Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” A sequel will be coming soon.

According to the author, the story will continue for one year following the events of the original story. Associated Press. The sequel is called “How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” This will be a completely original work that is in the spirit of the late writer.

“One of the most asked questions we receive from Seuss fans of all ages is ‘What do you think happened to the Grinch after he stole Christmas?'” Alice Jonaitis was the executive editor of Random House Children’s Books.

Alastair Heim wrote the sequel and Aristides Ruiz illustrated it. Heim also has other books that were inspired by Dr. Seuss. “If I Ran Your School” And “I Am the Cat in the Hat.” 

“All throughout writing the story, I couldn’t fully believe that I was actually getting to play in the amazing creative sandbox Dr. Seuss created all those decades ago,” Heim spoke to AP by email.

“When I heard of the opportunity to be a part of this project, I jumped at the chance only to find that it was difficult and daunting to approach adding to or expanding such an esteemed and treasured part of the American Christmas canon,” Ruiz added.  

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” It is Dr. Seuss’s most beloved and well-loved children’s book. The publication stated that it sold over 10 million copies in North America and was translated into many languages. Boris Karloff, who narrated it in 1966, also made an animated version of the story. It was later made into a live action movie starring Jim Carrey, which was then adapted again in 2018.

According to Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the sequel will see the Grinch compete for Who-ville’s Christmas Crown. He will be decorated with the most impressive Christmas tree ever seen. Grinch gets cold-hearted again and becomes meaner during the contest. Cindy Lou, however, reminds him of what Christmas really means.

In 1991, Dr. Seuss, who was actually Theodor Geisel died. Although Dr. Seuss is a well-respected and highly respected author of children’s books, his older titles have come under fire for being racist and offensive. The problem themes. Dr. Seuss Enterprises declared in 2021 that six titles from the Seuss catalogue would be stopped by them printing. “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” And “If I Ran the Zoo.”

“How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” It is expected to be released on September 5, 2008.

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