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Oh, the Places You'll Go! [Hardcover]

Dr. Seuss
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Jan 22 1990 Classic Seuss
Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery, high school, or college grads! With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss addresses the the ups and downs life presents while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within them all.

"Don't be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss' familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the good times (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and the bad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss' message is simple but never sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through it all 'There's fun to be done.'"—(starred) Booklist.

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Inspirational yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a perfect sendoff for children, 1 to 100, entering any new phase of their lives. Kindergartners, graduate students, newlyweds, newly employeds--all will glean shiny pearls of wisdom about the big, bountiful future. The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights." At the same time, he won't delude the starry-eyed upstart about the pitfalls of life: "You can get all hung up / in a prickle-ly perch. / And your gang will fly on. / You'll be left in a Lurch."

But fear not! Dr. Seuss, with his inimitable illustrations and exhilarating rhymes, is convinced ("98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed") that success is imminent. As long as you remember "to be dexterous and deft. And NEVER mix up your right foot with your left," things should work out. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter

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PreSchool-Grade 3-- The master of enjoyable didacticism offers a flight of fancy into the future of a generic "you" who is venturing out into the world, where he will have ups and downs but will succeed and finally "MOVE MOUNTAINS!" While doting relatives will find this extended greeting card an ideal gift for nursery school graduates, the story will have less appeal for children than Seuss' story books and easy readers. Seuss' characteristic drawings carry and extend the text through mazelike streets, over colorful checkerboard landscapes, into muddy blue "slumps," through heady highs when fame results from success at the game of life, and through dark, lonely confrontations with graveyard-like fears in times of solitude. While the text gives a strong message of self-determination and potential, the small, male "you" pictured seems more of a passive passenger on his journey through life, reacting to things as they come and walking along with his eyes shut on both the first and last pages of the text. Although this does not rank among the best of Seuss' books, its stress on self-esteem and imaginative artwork make it a good addition to picture-book collections. --Louise L. Sherman, Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and unslumping Feb 13 2012
By MSK
Format:Hardcover
Every graduate should get a copy. Seuss illuminates the paths ahead in life, career starts and stops, the detours required and the optimism that in the end all will turn out fine. The excitement of success, but also the uncertainties, even the depths off despair when you are required to 'unslump' yourself - probably not strong enough when faced with depression but a step towards unslumping could be that appointment with the councillor, the chat with a friend, unslump could become unburden. It is all there. Thank you Dr Seuss!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to read this book April 1 2006
By Kiddo
Format:Hardcover
Through all the literature I have read, from all the books on my shelves, and all those I have yet to read..."Oh, The Places You'll Go" is in my humble opinion, the best book ever written.
When I have been going through a rough patch, I pull out this book and read away whatever is troubling me.
I have given this book to friends who need some TLC. Consistantly, I have seen their faces go from hestiation, to smiles, to tears, to appreciation.
Please, everyone, read, own, share this book. It is wacky enough to work!
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3.0 out of 5 stars dirty Feb 19 2013
By liz
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wasnt expecting the book being dirty and dusty. In description it said some wear on it. Kinda gross out it was dirty when i received it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
I never really understood the appeal of this book until I read it with my son. It's inspiring without avoiding the reality of life. Read more
Published 4 months ago by barefootbeauty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
This book is my son's favorite book. I purchased it for my nephew for his kindergarten graduation and it is now one of his favorite books as well.
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Bought this as a graduation gift for my daughter. I plan to have all her grade school teachers sign it and give it to her on graduation day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oh the places you'll go!
Every parent should read this to their kids!! But it's great for all ages - oddly enough. It's life in a nutshell - reality that we all need to remember when times get tough.
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I recieved the book in almosr 6 weeks which is rediculous. And one it did finally come i was not pleased at all with what came. It was not what it said it was going to be. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2011 by Krista
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Graduation Gift
If you want to give your child a light hearted book that says it all about what lies ahead you should get this book! Read more
Published on July 1 2009 by Proud Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Inspirational!
A classic children's book and a great inspiration for adults as well. My favourite line: "kid, you'll move mountains."
Published on Jan 15 2009 by J. Pollock
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book!
This book is an absolute 'must read' for everyone. I truly believe that every home should have a copy of this book :-)
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