"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a beloved children's book written by Dr. Seuss, originally published in 1957. This timeless classic tells the heartwarming tale of a grumpy creature named the Grinch, who despises the joy and merriment surrounding the Christmas season.

Set in the whimsical town of Whoville, the story unfolds on Christmas Eve when the Grinch, with his green fur and a heart "two sizes too small," concocts a mischievous plan. Determined to put an end to the festivities once and for all, the Grinch hatches a scheme to steal Christmas from the unsuspecting Whos.