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Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
- By Dr. Seuss
- Genre: For Beginning Readers
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Dr. Seuss' haywire illustrations fuel this book.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this story is full of fruity contraptions. It isn't explained why Marvin is dismissed, or where he's going -- the fun is in the journey.
What's the story?
Who is Marvin K. Mooney, and why should he go? Dunno. But not to worry, for whoever he is, he sets Dr. Seuss off on another of his lyrical word shows that aim to get young readers tangled up in books for life. A particularly daffy selection of Seussmobiles--Bumble-Boat, Crunk-Car, and Ga-Zoom--adds particular zing to this book.
Is it any good?
Marvin is a precious little imp, and readers will want to know why he is being handed his walking papers. But don't hold your breath. Marvin's destination, and why he is being asked to make tracks in that direction, remains a mystery -- which can be turned, during a read-aloud, into a guessing game (complete with rhyme, if possible). Dr. Seuss works momentum for all it's worth: Marvin can go by foot or by cow; he can go by skates, skis, or flying hat. Plausible conveyances give way to such unlikely vehicles as a self-propelled giant boot and ultimately to such classic Seussmobiles as the walking Crunk-Car.
The humor is bright, even if the reason for Marvin's dismissal is veiled. It is Dr. Seuss's haywire illustrations that truly fuel this book.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Marvin's adventure. Where do you think he's going? Why? Does it matter?
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I am a 21 year old male and just recently became a new father, I enjoyed reading this book when I was a child and I'm sure my son will enjoy this when he grows up. This book is simple to read and understand, Marvin is being asked politely, to please go now! Marvin is not forced to go and it will give the child ways to think about leaving. not just simply walking, but letting them think of other ways to simply go now!
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October 28, 2011
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improved reader
positive motivator to read for a reluctant reader. teaches reading skills
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| Author: | Dr. Seuss |
| Illustrator: | Dr. Seuss |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | For Beginning Readers |
| Publisher: | Apple |
| Publication date: | January 1, 1972 |
| Number of pages: | 28 |
| Hardcover price: | $8.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 4 - 7 |
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