Daisy-Head Mayzie
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1994 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Daisy-Head Mayzie

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the The Cat in the Hat series

A daisy grows on Mayzie's head, sparking chaos and a quest for true values.

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56 pages· 1,544 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

Mayzie McGrew's life turns upside down when a daisy sprouts from her head, drawing ridicule from classmates, concern from her parents, and the greedy attention of a publicity agent. As she becomes a global sensation, Mayzie must navigate the chaos and discover that love and self-worth outweigh fame and fortune. Narrated by the whimsical Cat in the Hat, this tale unfolds with humor and heart, challenging Mayzie to find her true self amidst the frenzy. Will she embrace her uniqueness or succumb to the pressures around her?

From the publisher

When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew’s head, she isfaced with her classmates’ taunts, her parents’ dismay, and a publicity agent’sgreed. How poor Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortunemakes an endearing morality tale for our time–and for all ages. Narrated bythe Cat in the Hat, “Daisy-Head Mayzie” is vintage Seuss!

At a glance
Format
Pages
56
Words
1,544
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
132685
Publication
Published
January 11, 1995
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Random House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679867128
LCCN
94011349
OCLC
30353431

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