Which literary brand mascot was created in 1957 and has appeared on over 400 million books to encourage early childhood reading?

The publishing industry has created some of the most recognizable brand mascots in the world. These characters have become cultural icons, representing publishing houses and literary brands across generations. This trivia question explores one of the most influential mascots in literary history that helped transform children's reading habits and shaped how publishers market books to young readers. Test your knowledge of the intersection between literature and brand marketing!

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The Cat in the Hat (Random House/Dr. Seuss Enterprises)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Scholastic)
Curious George (Houghton Mifflin)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (World Publishing Company/Penguin Random House)