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Customer Reviews

Graduation Gift

2008-05-14
I have to say, who doesn't love Dr. Seuss? My daughter is graduating high school this year...she is going on to be a teacher and in her high school years she has been involved in RIF (Reading is Fundamental) and has "taught" at a local preschool during school class hours. She loves to read to "her kids" and Dr. Seuss is always a favorite. I didn't THINK of this as a Graduation gift, but saw that someone else did and I thought it's the PERFECT gift for her. She loves Dr. Seuss and she loves to read to her kids...this book says it all to her...Oh, the Places You'll Go. I love her so much and don't know what I'll do without her, but...she will go places...she has brains in her head and feet in her shoes...HAPPY GRADUATION BABY.

One of my favorites

2008-05-06
I love this book. It is honest but hopeful. I have 2 copies of this book. One for my son and one for my daughter. Neither of them know about them. I have been having their teachers sign a little message to them at the end of each school year and will give it to them when they graduate from high school.

All the Advice You Need

2008-04-20
A true classic whose message is relevant through almost any stage of a person's career and life.

Forget the multitudes of self-help and inspiration books that are out there to help with your career, busines, and life - all the advice you need is contained in the colorful pages of this slim volume.

Dr. Seuss

2008-04-14
"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" was purchased as a gift to my daughter upon her graduation from college. It's message applies to all ages and offers encouragement to anyone undertaking a new adventure. The book was in excellent condition and arrived promptly.

If you've read the hype, u've read the book

2008-04-08
there isn't much else to read, apart from the free excerpts available everywhere. Otherwise, a great book for all ages.

Not eye dry eye to be found...

2008-04-05
In this joyous ode to life and success, Dr. Seuss's message is simple but never sappy: Life may be a "Great Balancing Act," but through it all, "There's fun to be done."

Format: Hardcover ISBN: 0679805273 Publisher: Random House, Incorporated Pub. Date: January 1990

Oh, the Places You'll Go 2008-04-02
Dr Seuss says it all in this marvelous
classic. A favorite of mine since the
day it was first published. I donate
copies to local elementary school
libraries.

Great gift! 2008-02-26
This book is a great gift for anyone who plans on going places. College graduates as well as kindergardeners will enjoy this book that describes the ups and downs of live in a way that only Dr. Suess could.

Where do we go from here? Anywhere at all... 2008-02-15
Oh, The Places You'll Go is yet another wonderful book written by that genius Dr. Seuss. In this book children are encouraged to explore the world and to avoid letting a bad experience hinder them from exploring more new places and things. Naturally, younger children will also profit from this book as a tool to learn how to read and sound out new words as they increase their vocabulary at the same time. Great!

The book starts by asking children to use their imaginations to think up what the real world might be like out there; and parents can help their children by teaching them about the world out there, too. This sets things up for an exciting and educational discussion between parent and child about the real world out there. Seuss clearly puts the child in the driver's seat when he writes "and YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go." Seuss encourages kids to always strive to explore while being creative and open to new things; Seuss writes that "you'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead." Can you imagine how stimulating that must be to a young child just breaking out of their shell? It's very good.

However, Seuss remains honest about life. This book also teaches young children that sometimes they may not like a certain place they've come to but that they should never let that discourage them from going on to bigger and better things once more.

The text has great rhyming and the illustrations are wonderful.

The hardcover book can withstand accidental attempts to damage it without breaking at all; and the paper quality is rather good, too.

Overall, this fine book from Dr. Seuss is indispensable for encouraging young children to explore the world around them and to never quit. Younger children can also benefit from this book as they learn to read and improve their vocabularies.

Wonderful for all stages of life! 2008-02-07
I originally purchased this book for my then 5 year old as he was preparing to start Kindergarten. At the time, I really thought it was for kids starting school. It was a wonderful conversation starter to talk to him about all the wonderful things and new experiences he was about to encounter in school.

I then did the same thing with my next child and every now and then when they get low and wonder about their future, I pull this book out and read it with them. This book is great at sparking imagination and letting children know that from time to time they will be left behind or disappointed, but that around the corner something new and unexpected will happen.

This book is also wonderful for a graduation gift, whether from high school or college as the message in simple rhymes can do nothing but lift spirits. I highly recommend this book as a keeper!