Storytelling's a funny thing. A good story, after all, isn't boring, though sometimes the details of our daily lives are. In And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Marco is a great storyteller, which sometimes gets him into a bit of trouble. Marco likes to communicate through exaggeration—making everything bigger, wackier, and more interesting than it really is—but when he talks this way, his father can get a little annoyed by his tendency to make mountains out of anthills.
But, hey—Marco can't help it if his imagination makes the world an exciting place to be. And if he happens to find the right words to describe the wild and wonderful world he creates in his mind, well, then that just makes for a good story. So be it.
Questions and Answers
Q: Why does Marco's dad always ask him to tell him what he saw?
A: Marco's dad wants to hear about his son's life, it's just that when he does, Marco's responses don't always make sense to him.
Q: Is Marco trying to tell crazy stories to impress his dad?
A: Nah. Marco's stories are created 100% for his own amusement.
Q: Why is he telling the story to us (the readers)?
A: He tells us the story because kids love stories and using their imaginations.
Q: Does Marco like telling stories?
A: Yup, so long as he's telling them to someone who appreciates a wacky tall tale.