This captivating little book will please both child and adult as it combines rhymed verse with original, hand-drawn illustrations to evoke a gleeful primer on the world's premier marathon and its many careers. Inspired by the humanitarian and historical impact of the New York City Marathon, the Seussical verse and pen-and-ink drawings mark this as an unprecedented treatment of professional sport; parents may read it aloud to children, teenagers may reference it for career ideas, and anyone at all can take it as a tiny little tour through the sights and sounds of a famous event in New York City.

Many readers will recognize favorite marathon moments and historical grace-notes, but they will also giggle at the cartoons and appreciate the highlighting of the unsung "un-running" careers, from engineer to musician, that fortify the city's greatest November party, an apolitical convention in the season of politics, and an exemplar of productive international relationships.

The New York City Marathon, founded by Fred Lebow and today shaped by the technical brilliance of race director Alan Steinfeld, is orchestrated by the New York Road Runners, the largest running organization in the world. Its website is www.nyrrc.org. Visit, and enjoy!