'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' is getting a sequel

Dr. Seuss fans will soon have another book to add to their collections, as Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Penguin Random House Children's Book recently announced the release of a sequel to the classic book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The new book is titled "How the Grinch Lost Christmas!" and is set to hit shelves on September 5th. The story is set one year after the original, and follows the Grinch as he attempts to once again ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville. "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," said author Alastair Heim. Illustrator Aristides Ruiz added, "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." Heim and Ruiz are both experienced in working on Dr. Seuss projects, with Heim having previously written "If I Ran Your School" and "I Am the Cat in the Hat," and Ruiz having illustrated the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library books for over twenty years. The original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" book has sold nearly 10 million copies in North America alone, and has been translated into multiple languages. The story of the Grinch's heart growing three sizes on Christmas day has become a beloved holiday tradition for many families. Fans of Dr. Seuss and the Grinch will no doubt be eagerly anticipating the release of "How the Grinch Lost Christmas!" later this year.