New Dr. Seuss book to hit shelves this summer

NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) -- Dr. Seuss' new book "What Pet Should I Get?" is set for publication in July, the first printing will come with 1 million copies.

A brother and sister in the book look in the pet shop window and ask: "We want a pet. We want a pet. What kind of pet should we get?"

The book was originally slated for 500,000 copies but after press on the release generated a large amount of interest, Random House publishing doubled the number.

The book was found after the death of Theodor Geisel, the real name of Dr. Seuss. His wife found it in their California home after he died in 1991.

"Ted loved and had pets himself, as a young boy on up through adulthood, and that makes the wonderful excitement and buzz for this new book all the more special," Susan Brandt, president, licensing and marketing of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, told CNN.

The book will be in stores and online on July 28.