Turn off the lights and welcome the most frightening character of Dr. Seuss… the pair of empty pants, with no one inside them! I was deep in the forest when suddenly, I saw them. I saw a pair of faint green pants with no one inside them! First published as part of The Sneetches and Other Stories, this beloved story by Dr. Seuss is the perfect gift for children aged 3+ with its timeless message about fear and tolerance.