HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX) Storytime with The Grinch

Join Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL on November 28, 2026, for a very special storytime event with The Grinch himself to celebrate DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX)!

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKET INFORMATION

Family Admission - $21.54 (Admission + one copy of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX)): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX) (out 9/1/26).
• Admission to the storytime space and photo with The Grinch.

Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in, starting at 10:30am.

• You will receive your copy of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX) at check-in.

• All posed photos with The Grinch will take place after the storytime.

• A bookseller will take photos on the guest's phone.

• Other copies of the book as well as other Dr. Seuss titles will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center.

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

GUIDELINES

• Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.

• All event guidelines are subject to change.

• If you have any additional questions or require accommodations, please can call the store directly at: 630-684-0586.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 11AM.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook, IL) will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (ACCORDING TO MAX):

Everyone's favorite sidekick, Max-aka the Grinch's partner-in-crime-is BACK! And this time, he's the hero of the story. Get Max's point of view on what happened that fateful Christmas Eve in this heartwarming retelling of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Those Whos down in Who-ville loved Christmas, it's true.
And a DOG
Just north of Who-ville...
...Did TOO!

It's time to hear HIS side of the story!

The Grinch and Max live high up on Mt. Crumpit, overlooking the town of Who-ville. Max adores Christmas. It's his favorite day of the year! But the Grinch despises Christmas. In fact, he plans to STEAL Christmas from the Whos-with Max as his helper!

Learn how Max tries to save Christmas-and himself-from the Grinch's awful plans, and how a shocking but wonderful surprise saves the day and grows the Grinch's heart three sizes!

Featuring full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this twist on the classic story is a must-have addition to the libraries of Dr. Seuss fans of all ages!