Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally ... Nice to see you, Brown Bear. Delighted, I'm sure! ... Great party, Cat. Thanks so much for inviting us. My pleasure! Do you need a ride home? No thanks, Cat.

When the party was over, and the guests all departed one poor baby reindeer was left broken-hearted! Can the Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and the Fish help make come true little Ralph's Christmas wish?

With PBS’ new toon series “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That,” the answer is yes, and for pretty much the same reason the rhyming Cat has been a hit with fledgling readers since 1957.

After speaking with the press, the Cat and his running mates were led through the city in caravan headed for the Springfield Museums where there will be a campaign party until 2 p.m.