If I Ran the Circus
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1956 · Est. 14 min read-aloud

If I Ran the Circus

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the Classic Seuss series

A boy dreams of transforming a vacant lot into the world's greatest circus.

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64 pages· 1,729 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· ~600L
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Morris McGurk envisions turning a vacant lot into the Circus McGurkus, the most spectacular show ever. With bizarre creatures and daring acts, can his imagination bring this fantasy to life? Join Morris as he imagines sleepy shopkeeper Sneelock as the star performer in a world where anything is possible. Dive into a whimsical adventure celebrating the boundless creativity of youth.

From the publisher

Dr. Seuss’s classic celebration of youthful imagination!

The Circus McGurkus! The World’s Greatest Show

On the face of the earth, or wherever you go!

Young Morris McGurk’s has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock’s Store into the Circus McGurkus—the most colossal, stupendous, tremendous show in the world! Here you’ll be entertained by bizarre creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp, and fantastic circus acts performed by Sneelock—a sleepy shop keeper whom Morris images as the daredevil star of his big top! This is Dr. Seuss at his best, celebrating youthful imagination and creating a fantasy world that will delight and transport readers of all ages.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
1,729
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9031
Publication
Published
January 1, 1986
First published
October 12, 1956
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800806

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