In merry verse and illustrations, Marvin is asked to leave by every conceivable means of transportation.
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Jun 11, 2008
Suzanne
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One of my husband's favorites to read to our kids. They knew all the lines by heart and could fill in the verse. Alwyas wondered what Marvin did that warranted the wish for him to leave.
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Jun 15, 2011
Anne
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Not the best Seuss out there. Tried to read this to my daughter last month, but she kept trying to shut the book. As another reviewer mentioned, the whole 'story' seems a little rude and pointless.
However, I have to admit that there are a few kids in my neighborhood who have that Marvin K. Mooney feel to them.
There is this one kid that I literally have to force out of my house! Gah! Is it so wrong of me to expect other parents to eventually come get their kid?! Set a tim More...
However, I have to admit that there are a few kids in my neighborhood who have that Marvin K. Mooney feel to them.
There is this one kid that I literally have to force out of my house! Gah! Is it so wrong of me to expect other parents to eventually come get their kid?! Set a tim More...
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Aug 04, 2007
jacky
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People are always shocked when I say I haven't read Green Eggs and Ham. Instead, I read this one. It is the same kind of set up where Marvin is asked to go away all different ways that rhyme. I used to read this at my doctor's office.
I was just reading a review of Yertle the Turtle (which is one I"m not sure I read), and it said that this is about Nixon! Wow, I need to read this as an adult!
I was just reading a review of Yertle the Turtle (which is one I"m not sure I read), and it said that this is about Nixon! Wow, I need to read this as an adult!
Jun 13, 2011
Shelly
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I've had this book for years, but just recently re-read it. It was great as a kid, but as an adult it's not for as great as I remember. One of the reasons I so love Dr. Seuss is because his books are funny, silly, zany - and they sometimes make a really good point in such a sneaky way that kids don't even really realize they are learning to be better by being like Yertle the Turtle or Horton. This one - not so much. No real point to it, which is fine, but the yelling at the character Marvin
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Mar 19, 2011
Heather
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This is such a funny story by Dr. Seuss that I have actually never heard of until a recent visit to Barnes and Nobles. Though it's a really funny story, I sometimes feel bad for Marvin that someone wants to banish him so bad! I would probably be sensitive to reading this to students in a large group setting if I knew one of my children was having some sort of 'issues' with their parents. But otherwise, I would think children would find this to be a hilarious story. This story would also be great
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Sep 29, 2008
Sarah
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Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! by Dr. Seuss was published a year before I was born. I probably had it read to me but beyond the funny dog eared Marvin and the pointing fingers on the cover, that's all I remember from those early years. I'm now reading it to my children.
Like Cat in the Hat, Marvin K. Mooney.. uses a limited vocabulary and a rhyming scheme to be easy but fun to read. The book is full of intense emotion and lots of shouting which lends itself to overly theatri More...
Like Cat in the Hat, Marvin K. Mooney.. uses a limited vocabulary and a rhyming scheme to be easy but fun to read. The book is full of intense emotion and lots of shouting which lends itself to overly theatri More...
Feb 01, 2011
Kirei
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This is not one of Dr. Seuss's better books. The ending needs to be snappier.
I do think it would be a good book to give a boyfriend if you were trying to get dump him. :-)
EDITTED: Gosh, I just read the other people's reviews of this book. (I always read them after I write my review.) This was, according to them, written about Richard Nixon. Lol. Okay, that makes more sense. Now when reading this to your child, you can get into an in depth explanation of who Richa
I do think it would be a good book to give a boyfriend if you were trying to get dump him. :-)
EDITTED: Gosh, I just read the other people's reviews of this book. (I always read them after I write my review.) This was, according to them, written about Richard Nixon. Lol. Okay, that makes more sense. Now when reading this to your child, you can get into an in depth explanation of who Richa
Jul 12, 2011
Lauren
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my daughter and i took out this book from the library as part of my summer quest to start fiona reading (she's 2.5, the pressure is pretty low right now). i remembered loving this book as a kid - i could even see some of the illustrations in my head before we started reading together.
the book is definitely a clear message to guests to have overstayed their welcome (which i respect) and fiona loves yelling "marvin k. mooney, will you please go now!"
the book is definitely a clear message to guests to have overstayed their welcome (which i respect) and fiona loves yelling "marvin k. mooney, will you please go now!"
Mar 07, 2011
Kathryn
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With less repetition than Green Eggs and Ham, this book is not as much fun to read. My boys kept asking why Marvin had to leave. The person telling Marvin to leave was a little rude, so I made up something to cover the rudeness but I'm sure I was not too convincing.
Jan 21, 2012
Nancy
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It is not the best book by Dr. Seuss. I have never read it before. The story did not have a reason for Marvin to leave, which kept us curious to where Marvin has to go. Although, it did have fun rhymes and good illustrations that Dr. Suess always have.
Dec 05, 2010
Cornelius
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For kindergarten children, I would use this book in the classroom as a read aloud. I would ask children do they hear any rhyming words as I am reading the book and to tell me what two words do they hear that rhyme.
Mar 02, 2011
Courtney
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I used this book as a writing prompt. I posed the question of why is Marvin K. Mooney being sent away. Did he do something wrong? Was he mean? The kids loved it and their responses were pretty funny.
Dec 02, 2011
This used to be my favoritest book in the world!!!! My mom read it to me every night when I was a baby and by the time I was three, I was reading it on my own, lol! I still enjoy reading this book.
Dec 30, 2011
Sarah
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Dr. Seuss started out as a political cartoonist. When he was asked by friends to respond to Richard Nixon's Watergate crisis, this book was the result. I loved reading it to my children.
Mar 24, 2009
Amy
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Aside from the fact that Henry would like to see some of these kooky things in real life and keeps requesting them (crunk car, for example), this is a new favorite around here.
Jun 15, 2009
Dolly
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This is a great book for beginning readers. The rhymes and easy words are fun, and you can feel the exasperation in the narrator's voice. It's a great book to read aloud.
Aug 21, 2009
Djll
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Yes; Geisel himself said in an interview (when asked why he didn't write anything "political") that Marvin K. Mooney was a stand-in name for Richard M. Nixon. Ha!
Jan 19, 2009
Kelly
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You can't go wrong with Dr. Seuss of course, but this one isn't one of my favorites. Silly text and illustrations as always, but the story is just okay.
Mar 29, 2011
Tommy
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This is one of Tommy's particular favorites, and I've heard both boys pretending their trikes are Crunk cars. A nice transition to bedtime.
Aug 12, 2010
Krishna
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I prefer this the more lauded Oh, the Places You'll Go!. Both are good, but as a child, this made me want to do stuff, take action.
Nov 26, 2009
Sarah
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I heard this book at so many bedtimes as a child that, to this day, even though I haven't seen it in 25 years, I can still recite most of it.
Mar 29, 2011
Danny
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This is one of Danny's particular favorites, and I've heard both boys pretending their trikes are Crunk cars. A nice transition to bedtime.
Nov 20, 2011
Joey
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A funny, rhyming book by Dr. Seuss. Many colorful illustrations that students will enjoy while reading rhyming sentences.
Jul 22, 2009
Kirsten
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A commentary on the disgraceful actions of Richard Nixon. Many of the books written by Seuss have a political undercurrent.
Jun 07, 2009
Ann
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I love Seuss becasue I love rhyming. Though I got very tired of reading it, my kids loved this book, and I had it memorized.
Mar 22, 2011
Hilary
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This book is great in that my 2 year old requests it constantly! It just get old after about 99 readings!
Jul 30, 2010
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! (Bright & Early Books(R)) by Dr. Seuss (1972)
Apr 18, 2010
Megan
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One of my all time favorites as a kid. I loved for dad to read it to me before I went to bed.
Jul 08, 2011
Jen
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This was one of my absolute favorites as a kid. The spine of this book was peeled off.
Jan 31, 2011
Natalia
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This is really funny, it kind of reminds me of the dennis the menace comics.
