reviews
Mar 07, 2011
Tiger Holland (All-Consuming Books)
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Young Marco is fishing in McElligot's Pool, a tiny pond out in the countryside. A farmer takes a break from his work to inform Marco that he's wasting his time:
""Young man," laughed the farmer,
"You're sort of a fool!
You'll never catch fish
In McElligot's Pool!""
The farmer on goes to to say this is because the pool is shallow and people use it as a trash dump. Marco agrees that he probably won't catch anything, but then he goe More...
""Young man," laughed the farmer,
"You're sort of a fool!
You'll never catch fish
In McElligot's Pool!""
The farmer on goes to to say this is because the pool is shallow and people use it as a trash dump. Marco agrees that he probably won't catch anything, but then he goe More...
Oct 23, 2010
Fanciful fish, fun, fantastic, far out, fanciful fish are everywhere in this story! Children instantly connect with Dr. Seuss's books because of his endless whimsical imaginative far-reaching scenarious that he makes come to life with his endless supply of made up words and terms. It's the same kind of fast moving creative imagination that young children often express to create whole new worlds, languages, and beings.
When confronted laughingly by the nay-saying farmer, "Young More...
When confronted laughingly by the nay-saying farmer, "Young More...
Jun 06, 2010
Ronyell
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“McElligot’s Pool” is one of Dr. Seuss’ earlier books and it is about how a young boy explains to an old man how he imagines that there will be millions of fish of different shapes and colors in McElligot’s Pool. “McElligot’s Pool” may be a bit behind for today’s kids, but it is truly a creative book that started up Dr. Seuss’ popular line of rhyming books.
Dr. Seuss’ illustrations are truly creative as the fishes are shown in many different colors and shapes, especially when the boy More...
Dr. Seuss’ illustrations are truly creative as the fishes are shown in many different colors and shapes, especially when the boy More...
Jun 26, 2010
Heidi
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Um. I know I read this in the last couple of years. I know I did. No clue where the review is. Well, a fun book of imaginative fish with classic Seuss illustration and rhyming.
6/25/10 Worked very well in craft storytime (introducing the craft of making paper fish). Went right along with the silliness of the other books. And the rhyming kept attention and flow. Asking the kids about this different fish filled time as we panned the book. Too long for the couple of toddler kids, but I More...
6/25/10 Worked very well in craft storytime (introducing the craft of making paper fish). Went right along with the silliness of the other books. And the rhyming kept attention and flow. Asking the kids about this different fish filled time as we panned the book. Too long for the couple of toddler kids, but I More...
Dec 05, 2010
Lauren
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Creativity at its best! As one of Dr. Seuss early masterpieces, this book tells a tale of many kinds of fish in McElligot's pool. I can imagine this being a good story for writer's workshop to create the strangest and most colorful fish in the pool or as a story to read before visiting the aquarium. Encourages creative minds that think outside the box.
Jul 10, 2010
Gillian
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It was a cute idea. I loved how the boy kept insisting he'd catch somthing even though it was a nasty pond that had unsuitable living conditions. However, the kids I read it to had trouble comprehending it, and their attention wandered. I had to explain it a bit for them to understand what was happening.
Jul 07, 2011
Shaqrob
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This is a pretty good book. The concept of it is great, but I just think that it's a little bit longer than it needs to be. After a while he sort of runs out of creative new scenarios about the fish. I think the message could still have been delivered with a few less examples.
Nov 19, 2011
Kristen
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Another prime example of Seuss' enouragement of imagination. Who knows what might be down there? Just because they say it is one thing, does that make it so? Even in his early works Seuss was amazing with not only his rhyme but with his stories.
Jul 22, 2009
Kirsten
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Dedicated to his dad because of their fishing experiences when Ted was growing up. Interesting fact: when they didn't catch anything, they'd stop by the fish counter at the store on their way home. The dedication page in this book indicates that experience.
Jan 21, 2011
Kathryn
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I had fun reading this one aloud. My boys are partial to stories involving fish and the illustrations popped off the page. A nice little story about optimism, or denial, depending on which day of the week I read it.
Aug 06, 2011
One of the first books I ever read 55 years ago. I can still remember sitting in the library and the smell of the books. Fantastic stuff. Let your imagination run completely free.
Mar 05, 2009
Dolly
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Interesting illustrations and Dr. Seuss' classic narration make this a fun book for all ages. Our girls especially enjoyed the silly fish that are mentioned in this book.
Jan 25, 2012
Laura5
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In the midst of all of the novella like Caldecott books of the 1940s, McElligot's pool is quite refreshing!
Dr Seuss was truly writing and illustrating for the enjoyment of children - thank goodness for his influence on the world of picture books.
FYI:
In the list of made up fish that the boy could possibly catch is a stereotyped "Eskimo Fish".
http://www.usariseup.com/sticky-wicket-q...
Dr Seuss was truly writing and illustrating for the enjoyment of children - thank goodness for his influence on the world of picture books.
FYI:
In the list of made up fish that the boy could possibly catch is a stereotyped "Eskimo Fish".
http://www.usariseup.com/sticky-wicket-q...
Dec 19, 2008
Lois
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This is one of my very favorite Dr. Seuss's. Such a fun and imaginative read! It captures that magical element of childhood where it's more fun to hope than to get.
Jan 06, 2011
Julie
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A 1948 Caldecott Honor book, this one is long enough that it is more appropriate for Kindergarten-1st or even 2nd grade. It's has a nice full-circle storyline.
Jul 22, 2010
Bonnie
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Just like in Seussical! Comes up with some very inventive fish, and what they look like and where they come from. Have the students create their own type of fish.
Jun 21, 2009
Molly
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a classic. i love this book (although it doesn't really explain my fear of fish. if fish looked like this in real life, i would probably feel differently about them).
Mar 24, 2009
Laura
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Honestly, I like the fish illustrations more than the storyline. But the story's good, too. It's all about possibilities and imagination. And weird fish.
Sep 03, 2009
William
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The next time someone tells you that there are no fish in your favorite lake, refer them to this excellent book.
It renews my belief every time I read it.
It renews my belief every time I read it.
Mar 01, 2011
Steve
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This was the first book to inflame my imagination. Thanks, Doc. And now my own fantasies are Ebooks at http://www.wildchildpublishing.com.
Mar 02, 2009
Luann
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Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday! My library classes this week are doing a reader's theater of McElligot's Pool to celebrate.
Oct 21, 2010
Scott
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Imagination. Hope. Wonder. A revelation that we live in a world limited only by our perspective. This book inspires me to this day.
Dec 04, 2010
Greg
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I loved this as a child! For some reason, I could never remember what was in McElligot's pool, and loved finding out.
Sep 13, 2010
Jocelin
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Loved to see all the different kinds of fish in McElligot's Pool. Fun read, a little long for little one's under 3.
Jan 16, 2012
Sarah
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I like the natural colors in this early Dr. Seuss book, but it's not my favorite of his stories.
Mar 06, 2011
Kathleen
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so good...... makes you think of what you can catch when fishing is a puddle/pond!
Sep 09, 2010
Kristi
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i don't remember reading this one as a child, but i so love reading it to O & E.
Sep 21, 2009
Kimberly
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I loved this book growing up! It's very fun and imaginative. A great Dr. Seuss book.
