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Illus. in full color. As little Marco describes the horse and wagon he saw on Mulberry Street, they are transformed into an elephant and a band wagon with a retinue of police.

Summary edit see section history

A boy imagines a series of incredible sights on his way home from school so that he will have an interesting report to give his father.

Characters edit see section history

  • Marco: A young boy must decide between telling the truth and a highly imaginative story.
  • Dad: His dad.
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First Sentence edit see section history

When I leave home to walk to school, Dad always says to me, `Marco, keep your eyelids up and see what you can see.'

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Dr.Seuss Books. (community list)
This book is in Dr. Seuss Classics. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Dr. Seuss (Author)
  2. Dr. Seuss (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: The Vanguard Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1937
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 32

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ8.3.G276 An
  • Dewey: 19

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