I recently found out that they found an original Dr. Seuss book that hasn't been published and for some reason I got really excited learning that there is a new book that you can add to your or your children's book collection. I was introduced to Dr. Seuss I believe when I was in Kindergarten and I loved the stories and the funny rhymes that Dr. Seuss used to creative these imaginative stories. Sadly by the time I was in 2nd grade, Dr. Seuss became nonexistent in my life and was discouraged to read for school because it was meant for younger kids.I can count in one hand how many Dr. Seuss books I've read and I believe that is pathetic that I haven't read more books especially for a very inventive and creative author of children books. I've seen the television specials, the movie adaptations, and even the few tv shows and I believe now that they are releasing a new book that I should now take the time and read every single Dr. Seuss book known to man and support my local library.I decided to read his books in chronological order as each shipment of books arrives to the library and I am glad that I received the first children book he had written. It was short and sweet and yet creative in illustrating how everything is exaggerated in the eyes of a child. Children with their imagination and innocence goes wild when it comes to being creative and I love how Dr. Seuss is able to capture this in this book. And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street deals with a boy named Marco who walks to and from school on his own, and every day his father asks him what did he witness along the journey. He always like to exaggerate and his father gets mad and tells him that he needs to stop and tell the truth. Then one day he sees a wagon and horse cruising by Mulberry Street and his imagination goes wild. His daydreaming fantasies start as small but as the story goes along it gets bigger and bigger until theres no room to go any further. Its crazy to believe that this could actually happen in real life and sure enough when Marco arrives home to tell his dad about what he witness on Mulberry Street, he decides to tell the truth which simply he saw a horse and on wagon.For his first book I believe it is brilliant and new favorite of mine and for those who are new to Dr. Seuss, I believe it gives you a tiny sneak peak towards what is to come in this fantastic fantasy world of Dr. Seuss. P.S. If you want to read more adventures with Marco then you should check out McElligot's Pool
I remembered books such as When the Grinch Stole Christmas and Green Eggs and Ham from my childhood, but the first time I happened upon this was in my local library last week.Theodor Seuss Geisel's first children's book is a charming 'tall tale' about the power of imagination. It tells the story of Marco, a boy heading home from school who has promised to tell his father what he sees on the way back. He spots a horse and cart going down the street, and, upon deciding it's too uninteresting a story to tell, he starts to embellish. Marco's creations are fairly modest at first - he imagines a zebra is pulling the cart, which in turn becomes an elephant. However, his tale quickly becomes more and more fantastical; including a brass band, an aeroplane and a police escort.The story zips merrily along at a cracking pace, thanks to Dr Seuss' clever use of rhyme and is sure to delight children and adults alike. It was written in 1937, and the fact that it is still read today is a testament to the entertainment value of Dr Seuss' works. The book cover said it's suitable for ages 3-8, but I think it would be best read aloud to the youngest children as it's a little more complex and not as easily accessible as some of his later books such as the Cat in the Hat. It would be perfect to read aloud to a class as a fun activity. It could also tie in well to a creative writing activity where children write a poem or story using their wildest imaginations. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed it and it's inspired me to seek out some more of Seuss' lesser-known books.
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I was excited to see it on the list of Escaping Reality books that I had to grab it just to enjoy reading it again.Marco walks to and from school everyday...on Mulberry Street. His father implores him to keep his eyes open for anything he might see, but warns him about any outlandishness. Don't be turning any minnows into whales, Marco.Marco strolls on his way home and decides to get himself a story. Now the horse and cart he actually sees are nothing to share. So, he spices it up...and up. He keeps outdoing himself until he's got THE story that can't be beat. Until he's got elephants and giraffes pulling a band. Rajahs, airplanes, police escorts, Chinese men, magicians, an old man along for the ride, the mayor and his alderman. So he rushes up the stairs, looks dad in the face and...caves. Nope, didn't see anything except an old horse and cart.Fantastic. Perfect. First published in 1937 and still one of the best there's been. It's essential.
—Jeff Fortney
This is Dr. Seuss’ first book. In this picture book, Marco describes a parade of imaginary people and vehicles traveling down a road called Mulberry Street. This is just an elaborate story Marco makes up to tell his father after a walk and is based off just a horse and a wagon that he saw. After the walk, when his father asks what he saw he doesn’t tell him the crazy things he saw. He simply tells him a wagon and a horse. This book is great for children, because it teaches them that having imagination is important. When Marco’s father begins the walk, he tells him “Marco keep your eyelids up, and see what you can see.” This triggered the imagination, just how all children should have. Marco makes a regular walk into something extravagant, and other children should do this too! It makes life more fun. However, this book also teaches them not to confuse imagination with reality. Marco was able to tell his father what he really did see and not his imagination. Children may (and should) let their imagination run wild, but they also need to come back to reality and be able to tell the difference. I would definitely use this book in my classroom as a fun and entertaining book for the children.
—Samantha Holler
This story explains everything about how we transcend the ordinary in our day-to-day living, letting our imagination take us to a world of wish fulfillment. How we transform the dreariness of a Mulberry street of life where "nothing ever happens" into an exciting world full of indian rajahs and chinese chopsticks, a confetti throwing airplane and a trailer pulled by an elephant!And the most cruel part of the story is also what makes it so real... Marco's telling his father with a red face that it was only a plain wagon that he saw on mulberry street. Aah, the heartbreaking difference between what might have been and what is!!
—Navaneeta
