Kohl’s Offers Classic Dr. Seuss Stories to Benefit Children’s
Health and Education Opportunities
In Celebration of the Holiday Season, Retailer Offers Exclusive Collector's
Editions of Popular Dr. Seuss® Books and Matching Plush Characters
Oct. 9, 2006
Contact: Anne Trela, senior director of development marketing
and communications, (650) 497-8489, anne.trela@lpfch.org
or
Julie Lando, Kohl's, (262) 703.1335
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., – Just in time for the holidays, Kohl's
Department Stores is bringing classic stories into its stores. Kohl's
is excited to offer customers exclusive collector's editions of the following
Dr. Seuss® books: The Sneetches; One Fish, Two Fish, Red
Fish, Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; and How the Grinch Store Christmas.
Kohl's is also offering the corresponding plush stuffed animals.
As part of its Kohl's Cares for Kids® program, Kohl's stores
across the country will feature the exclusive items for $5 each with 100
percent of the net profits benefiting children's health and educational
opportunities in Kohl's communities nationwide. The items will also be
available online at www.kohls.com.
Kohl's has chosen Lucile Packard Children's Hospital as a beneficiary
of the Kohl's Cares for Kids program. Through the program, Kohl's has
donated more than $120,000 to Packard Children's to support programs including
the Maggie Adalyn Otto Safely Home Car Seat Fitting Station. This program
offers a child passenger fitting station for patient families as well
as the immediate community. Certified technicians offer advice on choosing
and installing the appropriate safety seat and answer any questions regarding
car seat installation.
"We are thrilled to be able to offer this special edition collection
of Dr. Seuss books and plush to our customers," said Julie Gardner,
senior vice president and chief brand officer for Kohl's. "By buying
and sharing these timeless stories, shoppers will help raise millions
of dollars for our Kohl's Cares for Kids program nationwide."
The collector's edition Dr. Seuss books feature entertaining stories
and brightly-colored illustrations that have introduced generations of
children to the joy of reading.
The Sneetches: This imaginative story and whimsical rhyme resonate
with readers young and old as they ponder such questions as "which
is better -- a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch?"
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: This simple yet silly
book introduces beginning readers to fantastic and funny creatures with
vibrant illustrations.
Green Eggs and Ham: One of the most beloved Dr. Seuss tales,
readers are offered quirky choices as Sam-I-Am tries to rely on his
taste buds rather that his eyes, to eat eggs an unusual shade of green.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: A holiday favorite about the
famous grinch who has plans to steal Christmas from a joyful community
until the holiday spirit embraces him as well.
In addition to the Dr. Seuss books and plush, Kohl's is offering an exclusive
holiday CD containing holiday favorites performed by legendary Ray Charles.
The CD, available only at Kohl's, features 12 holiday selections including
What Child is This, Baby It's Cold Outside and many more.
In addition to supporting children's health and educational opportunities,
the Kohl's Cares for Kids program features a gift card fundraising opportunity
for local schools and non-profit youth groups, the Kohl's Kids Who Care®
scholarship program, which recognizes kids who contribute through volunteerism
to their local communities, and the associate volunteer program, which
encourages volunteerism to benefit local youth-focused nonprofit organizations.
For more information on these programs, visit www.kohlscorporation.com.
About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented
specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national
brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting
shopping environment. By the end of 2006, Kohl's will operate 817 stores
in 45 states. For a list of store locations and information, or for the
added convenience of shopping online, visit kohls.com. In addition, Kohl's
recently launched transformationnation.com, allowing customers to view
the latest fall fashion essentials, interact with a virtual wardrobe planner
and stay up-to-date on fashion trends.
About Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Annually ranked as a "Best Hospital" by U.S. News
& World Report, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is
a 264-bed hospital devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers.
Providing pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services and associated
with the Stanford University School of Medicine, Packard Children's offers
patients locally, regionally, and nationally the full range of health
care programs and services -- from preventive and routine care to the
diagnosis and treatment of serious illness and injury. For more information,
visit www.lpch.org.
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