TV series · 2019 · Netflix
Is Green Eggs and Ham based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Green Eggs and Ham is based on the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (1960).
Green Eggs and Ham is part of the Beginner Books series.
The TV series premiered in 2019 on Netflix.
The book behind Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss · first published 1960 · children's literature, literary nonsense
1960 children's book by Dr. Seuss.
Beginner Books: books by publication date
- You Will Go to the Moon (1959)
- Green Eggs and Ham (1960)
- Go, Dog. Go! (1961)
Common questions
Is Green Eggs and Ham based on a book?
Yes. Green Eggs and Ham is based on the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (1960).
Who wrote the book Green Eggs and Ham is based on?
Green Eggs and Ham was written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1960.
Is Green Eggs and Ham part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Beginner Books series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Green Eggs and Ham before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Dr. Seuss's books
- The Grinch (film, 2018)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (film, 2000)
- The Cat in the Hat (film, 2003)
- The Cat in the Hat (film, 2026)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (film, 1966)
- Welcome (film, 1986)