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If I Ran the Circus

By Dr. Seuss

By Dr. Seuss

By Dr. Seuss

By Dr. Seuss

By Dr. Seuss

By Dr. Seuss

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Part of Classic Seuss

Part of Classic Seuss

Part of Classic Seuss

Hardcover $16.99

Oct 12, 1956 | ISBN 9780394800806 | 5-9 years

Ebook $9.99

Oct 22, 2013 | ISBN 9780385379373 | 5-9 years

Enhanced Ebook $10.99

Oct 22, 2013 | ISBN 9780385383219 | 5-9 years

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    About If I Ran the Circus

    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.

    About If I Ran the Circus

    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.

    About If I Ran the Circus

    Step right up for Dr. Seuss’s classic rhyming picture-book tale of young Morris McGurk’s big circus dreams. This circus has more than a mere lion tamer and trapeze artist! At the Circus McGurkus, you’ll be intrigued by the wink-hooded Hoodwink, terrified by the Spotted Atrocious, and amazed by the daring feats of the great Sneelock. And these are just a few of the astonishing things you’ll find under this big top. Told with the humor and originality that are synonymous with Dr. Seuss, If I Ran the Circus is a crowd-pleasing showstopper!

    This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

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    Also by Dr. Seuss

    Dr. Seuss's Who Loves You?
    The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books
    Dr. Seuss Discovers: Dogs
    We Are Thing One and Thing Two
    Summer with Seuss Workbook: Grades K-1
    See all books by Dr. Seuss

    Also by Dr. Seuss

    Dr. Seuss's Who Loves You?
    The Big Violet Book of Beginner Books
    Dr. Seuss Discovers: Dogs
    We Are Thing One and Thing Two
    Summer with Seuss Workbook: Grades K-1
    See all books by Dr. Seuss

    About Dr. Seuss

    THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of… More about Dr. Seuss

    About Dr. Seuss

    THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of… More about Dr. Seuss

    About Dr. Seuss

    THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of… More about Dr. Seuss

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 12, 1956 | 72 Pages | 8 x 10-7/8 | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780394800806

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2013 | 64 Pages | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780385379373

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2013 | 64 Pages | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780385383219
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    Awards

    Caldecott Medal Winner WINNER 1951

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