Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults.
Seuss-is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. An ideal comic choice for celebrating those qualities that make each of us unique, this brand-new edition of Daisy-Head Mayzie is perfect just the way it is!Ībout the Author Theodor Seuss Geisel-aka Dr. more Seussian than ever! Some things, however, remain the same: In the same zany way that the Cat wreaks havoc in The Cat in the Hat, the darling blossom that springs from Mayzie's head sets off a series of madcap reactions that will leave young readers (and their lucky parents) giggling with glee. Seuss's original screenplay and signature-style sketches, the timeless tale of Mayzie McGrew-a girl who suddenly sprouts a daisy from her head-is sweeter, funnier, and. (Feb.About the Book "Originally published by Random House Children's Books in 1994"-Colophon.īook Synopsis Daisy goes back to her roots! Think you know Daisy-Head Mayzie? Think again! With all-new illustrations and a revised plot based on Dr. One great success is the daisy itself, which conveys much human emotion through its stalk, leaves and petals. I would have to say that one of many books that has helped to form my understanding of my faith is actually the book called Daisy Head Mayzie by Dr. The economy of line of his best work gives way here to clutter, and the colors combine heavily and sometimes even harshly. Much of the text lacks the snap and panache of standard Seuss verse, and the artwork-extrapolated from Seuss sketches-seems off-kilter too. While the premise and concluding moral are all Seuss, the posthumous execution falls flat. The attendant media buzz makes a celebrity of Mayzie and her daisy, and she learns the hard way about the high cost of fame. The phenomenon is followed by a lengthy and predictable scramble of adults rushing in to solve the problem. The Cat in the Hat, jaunty-looking as ever, introduces and narrates the tale of young Mayzie McGrew, who one day mysteriously sprouts a daisy from her head. While fans are sure to be tickled by the prospect of Seussian entertainment, they are likely to be disappointed in the ``also-ran'' flavor of this picture book, adapted from an animated TV special. More than three years after his death comes a new work from bestselling and beloved Seuss (Theodor Geisel).
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