Dr Seuss' new tale out in July, 24 years after his death

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A new Dr Seuss book, based on a manuscript and sketches by the much-loved children's author, will be released this summer, 24 years after his death, Random House Children's Books said on Feb 18.

What Pet Should I Get? will be published on July 28 and will be followed by at least two other books based on materials left by the prolific and award-winning author Theodor Geisel, who wrote under the pen-name Dr Seuss and who died in 1991.