The Cat is out of the bag! Uma Thurman reads to school children on Dr. Seuss' birthday

Friday was the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Uma Thurman and Wizards of Waverly Place star Jake T. Austin celebrated the author's legacy by taking part in Read Across America Day at the New York Public Library.

The two stars were there to promote the importance of reading at an early age, with over 45 million participants across the country.

Doing their part: Uma Thurman and Jake T. Austin at NEA's Read Across America Day at New York Public Library, on Friday

The Kill Bill star was animated and playful while she read to 250 public school children from Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat.

According to the event coordinator's website, Uma was not the only one to read - Jake performed a rendition of an old favorite, Green Eggs and Ham.

The 42-year-old mother was later seen getting some laughs in with a Cat in the Hat impersonator, giving the giant feline a high-five.

But it wasn't all fun and games.

High-five! Uma got playful with The Cat in the Hat

Both Uma and Jake expressed their commitment to education and the value of reading early in a child's development.

The Academy Award nominated actress told the National Education Association: 'As a mother of three, with one now a teenager, I’ve seen the benefits of reading to and with my children throughout the span of childhood.
'Reading has helped develop my children and my family.'
The Pulp Fiction star added that reading to her children has enabled her and her family to grow closer.

Book worms: The two stars stressed the importance of reading at an early age

The Fosters star explained his own reasons, which focused on the importance of creativity: 'Reading enables us to explore our imaginations.'

The 18-year-old also expressed how that creativity is put to use in his budding career: 'As an actor, I get to be different characters and experience different worlds.
'I want children to be able to do the same through a good book.'

Active mother: Uma said that reading to her children helped her family grow closer

Both actors are busy with their respective shooting schedules.

Jake has an animated feature coming out later this year titled Khumba, as well as a live-action coming of age story, Grantham and Rose.

The My Super Ex-Girlfriend star released Movie 43 earlier this year with Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet. 

Uma is also rumored to have a third installment of Kill Bill in the works with writer-director Quentin Tarantino.

Part three: The Academy Award nominated actress is rumored to reprise her role in a third installment of Kill Bill