Daisy-Head Mayzie Review
This book is definitely not a 'typical' Doctor Seuss book, but when it came out when I was 6 years-old it quickly became my favorite.
The character of Mayzie is relatable to a young girl-- especially as children hit the age when they are trying to make friends! Her troubles with the daisy can represent the issues we all face when our own unique qualities set us apart from other people.
A lot of reviewers complain because they don't think it is 'typical' Seuss book; however, I think we should judge the story not by how it relates to his other stories but rather on it's own merit.
Daisy-Head Mayzie Overview
When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew's head, she is
faced with her classmates' taunts, her parents' dismay, and a publicity agent's
greed. How poor Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortune
makes an endearing morality tale for our time--and for all ages. Narrated by
the Cat in the Hat, Daisy-Head Mayzie is vintage Seuss!
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Customer Reviews
Quite un-Seuss illustrations, VERY un-Seuss rhymes. - bridgecross - New York, NY
The rhymes start out strong; proper Seussian lickety-split, with humor in each line. But by the time "Finagle the Agent" shows up it's just cliche and banal stuff that I can't believe Seuss ever wrote himself. You get the sense that somebody else finished it. He certainly never illustrated it, and the inclusion of the Cat-in-the-Hat as narrator seems weird; he has no purpose in the story. This is the very first in a long string of sell-outs that Suess' widow has committed over the years.
one of our family favorites - Mom of three - Littleton, CO USA
I grew up with Dr Seuss and I learned to read by reading Dr Seuss. This book is one of my favorites. I can read this book over and over to my children and all of my children enjoy it (ages 6, 4, and 2). I have both sexes - 2 girls and 1 boy (4). My 6-year old reads this book on her own and we check this book out every time we go to the library. I am now ordering our on copy but could not believe the reviews; therefore, I decided to write my own review because I find this book so delightful and refreshing.
No umbrella required - E. Johnson - U.S. Navy
The cover is misleading. No umbrella rides for Ms. Daisy! Excellent tale and great Seuss rhymes.
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