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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1947 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
McElligot's Pool
By Dr. Seuss
A young boy fishes in a small pool, imagining the possibilities of what he might catch.
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64 pages· 995 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Marco, a young dreamer, casts his line into McElligot's Pool, where his imagination conjures up fantastical fish and endless possibilities. What wonders might he reel in from this magical water? As he daydreams, the line between reality and fantasy blurs, inviting readers to explore the depths of creativity and hope. Will Marco's optimism lead to an incredible catch, or is it all just a figment of his imagination? Dive into this whimsical adventure and discover the power of dreaming big.
From the publisher
Imagination runs wild in this Caldecott Honor-winning tale featuring Dr. Seuss’s inimitable voice and hysterical illustrations. The first Seuss title to feature full-color art on every other page, this adventurous picture book tells of Marco-who first imagined an extraordinary parade in And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street-as he daydreams of all the possibilities that await him while he fishes in McElligot’s Pool. Optimistic and exciting, this tale is the perfect bait, and readers young and old will be hooked on this fish-tastic favorite.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 995
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 1947
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780394800837
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