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The Cat in the Hat

Daisy-Head Mayzie

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When Maizie sprouts a daisy on her head, she soon finds stardom. But will fane and fortune prove a substitute for friends and family?

By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique bland of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss helps children of all ages and abilities learn to read.

'Daisy-Head Mazie' is narrated by the watching Cat in the Hat.

56 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1994
Series
The Cat in the Hat

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Format
56 pages, Hardcover
Published
January 11, 1995 by Random House
ISBN
9780679867128
ASIN
0679867120
Language
English

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Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"

In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.

During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.

In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat, which went on to instant success.

In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham. Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.

Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.

Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg

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casc4mybel0ved
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April 26,2025
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Mayzie was me. I think she still kind of is. An outcast and a joke. Something to point at, to laugh at, to exclaim "how funny, what a queer little thing" or "so glad I'm not her." And Maybe she'll become a monster, or a recluse. But Mayzie is what we made her; never really having had the chance to be herself. Monster or no, I love Mayzie. Come and seek refuge in my arms, know that I keep you safe in my heart. I am you Mayzie. Sometimes we all are. I am sorry for you Mayzie, knowing that I laughed at you before laughing with you. I am happy for you Mayzie, knowing that you have it in you to overcome; seeing how you overcame. I love you Mayzie, for teaching me pity, anger, resentment and compassion.

I will always be in your corner. You are beautiful. 5/5
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athetosis
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April 26,2025
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The Daisy-Head Mayzie on the Oceanhouse Media app is very fun to listen and read along too. I liked how it had background music and I felt that it made it more enjoyable for the audience. I like the transitions of the pictures and how the illustrations would move to make them seem more realistic to the reader. It gives the book more life to it and it is interactive for the kids especially with the music. I like how they kept the illustrations the same as the actual hardcover book.
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Fushi_C
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April 26,2025
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I like this book because she's like a flower, but she's not a flower, she's a person.
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GodSoupLoren
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April 26,2025
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Dr. Seuss’ first posthumous book, published in 1995. This is the version that I read.

In 2016, this book was republished and eliminated the Cat in the Hat as the narrator, which I find quite interesting how different the two versions are.

This one is not entirely my cup of tea. I would hate if a daisy grew on top of my head!
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gundameisters
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April 26,2025
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A wonderful charming classic, of a girl who has a daisy grow from her head. This is a surprisingly rich story as we see both the positives and negatives of fame. Handled in a way that only Dr. Suess could, this is a wonderful story everyone should read.
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chierii
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April 26,2025
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PB #21: This was a fun, rhythmic tale with playful illustrations to match. I grew up reading Dr. Seuss books (and having them read to me), and I think he is just brilliant! He hides indirect themes behind his stories--avoiding the obvious-themed/moral children's books that disinterest kids. The ending of this picturebook was my favorite part along with all the silly characters!
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minatojs
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April 26,2025
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Got really animated whilst reading this to my 2yo cousin. Unfortunately, not all parts rhyme well so I wasn't able to go on continuously.
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Rade-chan
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April 26,2025
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I remember watching the movie as a child in elementary school, so it was fun to read this for the first time with my son. He chose it as his library book for the week. He thought it was pretty silly. The love you-love you not piece was a little over his head but we both enjoyed it.
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