If I Ran the Circus
by Dr. Seuss

 

Ladies and Gentlemen! In the center ring, prepare to focus your attention on the imaginative exploits of young Morris McGurk, a boy who knows exactly what he would do in If I Ran the Circus. A childhood fantasy of Ted Geisel himself (the real Dr. Seuss), If I Ran the Circus contains everything from never-before-seen acts to astounding animals . . . young Morris thinks up the most stupendous circus ever! And he imagines that it will all take place in a vacant lot behind the store of an unsuspecting Mr. Sneelock—who not only won’t mind, but will also happily be a part of the show himself!

Tie-in Activity: Pretend to have a circus! Allow your child to juggle or toss balled-up socks, step through a Hula-Hoop, “tame” a stuffed animal (or pretend to be the lion!), or try another imaginative trick.