Like lots of kids, Marco lives in his own fairytale world, which isn't exactly what adults see every day. In And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street, we see these two worlds clash when Marco struggles to explain to his dad what he saw on the way home from school. Marco sees a world of wonder and delight—one where motorcades roll by and the Mayor is happily riding through a cloud of confetti—but his dad wants the most pragmatic (a.k.a. the real) answer. In other words, they both see reality in different ways. Which one do you like better?
Questions and Answers
Q: Does Marco really believe in what he sees?
A: Marco knows he only saw the horse and wagon with his eyes, but he also knows he saw a whole lot more in his mind. So yeah, he kind of does believe in what he sees.
Q: Why doesn't Marco's dad like his stories?
A: Marco's dad is a boring grown-up, who might even be a little jealous of how creative his kid is.
Q: What's up with all the crazy things that happen in Marco's head on Mulberry Street?
A: You can see anything if you just use your imagination.