McElligot's Pool

Podcast: Storytime for Kids · Storytime for Kids

Opublikowano: 2026-10-03

The classic children's book McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss follows a young boy named Marco who refuses to be discouraged by a skeptical farmer. Although the farmer mocks the small, trash-filled pond as a foolish place to fish, Marco imagines an elaborate underground river connecting the pool to the vast ocean. This creative premise allows Marco to envision a parade of fantastical creatures swimming toward his hook from all corners of the globe. His imagination populates the water with bizarre species, ranging from fish with checkerboard bellies to those arriving from tropical seas or icy arctic regions. Ultimately, the...