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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
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Bookroo's summary
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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The fine print
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
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780394800806
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