As a child I always thought the "cat in the hat" was the hero of the story.  I mean, the sun was not out, it was too cold to play.  What else were the kids going to do that day?  This is a classic example of finding hidden meaning in something because you're looking for it, not because it actually exists.  Remember when it was totally cool to leave your kids home alone all day?  They put you in prison for that today... I'm not sure how I feel about that.