Childhood dreams come true: Dr. Seuss book hits stands next week

As is true with all greats, Dr. Seuss's legacy has lived on far past his death.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, published over 40 magical, rhyming masterpieces that have enchanted children across the world. When Geisel's widow was clearing out his belonging after his death in 1991 (yes, 24 years ago), she donated most of his work to The University of California, San Diego. The rest, mostly doodles and sketches, she just stashed in a box.

Well, in that box lived Dr. Seuss's next great project, "What Pet Should I Get?"

The rough draft was a 16 black-and-white illustrations, with text that he had typed on paper and taped to the drawings. Luckily for us, and "Cat in the Hat" lovers everywhere, this draft was turned into a beautiful, colorful book that Dr. Seuss would sure be proud of.

"What Pet Should I Get?" will be released by Random House on Tuesday, July 28, with a first printing of one million copies. Run to your nearest bookstore, to get your hands on the final chapter to a magical legacy.

See photos of the beloved Dr. Seuss and some of his books:

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