If I Ran the Circus facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Dr. Seuss |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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1956 (renewed 1984) |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 65 |
| OCLC | 471685 |
| Preceded by | On Beyond Zebra! |
| Followed by | The Cat in the Hat |
If I Ran the Circus is a classic children's book by the beloved author Dr. Seuss. It was first published in 1956 by Random House. This imaginative story takes readers on a wild adventure inside a young boy's mind. It explores how our dreams can grow bigger and bigger, leading to amazing and sometimes silly ideas!
Contents
Morris McGurk's Amazing Circus Dream
The story begins with a boy named Morris McGurk. He finds an empty, messy lot behind Mr. Sneelock's old store. This lot is full of rusty cans, a dead tree, and old cars. Morris believes that if he could just clean up this space, it would be perfect for his very own circus.
Building Circus McGurkus
Morris starts to imagine the most incredible circus ever. He calls it "Circus McGurkus." His dreams become more and more detailed and fantastic. In his mind, this circus will have the most amazing acts and creatures.
Mr. Sneelock's Unexpected Role
As Morris dreams, he pictures Mr. Sneelock. Mr. Sneelock usually stands outside his store, quietly smoking a pipe. He has no idea what Morris is imagining for him! In Morris's fantasy, Mr. Sneelock becomes a key part of the circus. He has to do all sorts of wild things.
Sneelock's Big Performance
Morris imagines Mr. Sneelock doing many daring acts. He would have to give out 500 gallons of lemonade. He would also be lassoed by a creature called a Wily Walloo. Another challenge for Sneelock would be wrestling a Grizzly-Ghastly. He even has to ski down a slope covered with giant cacti!
Morris believes that if Mr. Sneelock performs well, the audience will be totally amazed. Their "heads will quite likely spin right off your shouldsters!" In Morris's dream, Sneelock doesn't mind helping out at all. However, by the end of the story, Mr. Sneelock seems to look at Morris with a bit of disapproval. This shows how wild Morris's imagination has become!
See also
In Spanish: Si yo dirigiera el circo para niños
