Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Deluxe Edition

Lightly disguised as one of the old versifier's fantastical journeys, a rueful survey of the pleasures and pitfalls along the road of life--a sort of commencement address for tots and their elders. The clever, tripping rhymes and whimsical creatures and landscapes here will draw the faithful as usual, though the illustrations are subtler than the good doctor has produced at his most ebullient--there are pages where the wide world looks as placid as a counterpane, and some the beasts that lurk in wait look as though they have their own troubles. Most beguiling, however, is the artful phrasing of the gentle message: caught in life's waiting games, we wait for ""the mail to come, or the rain to go/or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow. . .or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants/or a wig with curls, or Another Chance."" And, while there will be fun and fame, ""you'll play lonely games too./Games you can't win/'cause you'll play against you."" There is, of course, an upbeat conclusion: ""You're off to Great Places!. . ./So. . .get on your way!"" Montaigne pointed out that it's the journey that matters, not the arrival; here, Seuss explores the same philosophical message in his own inimitably wise and witty style.

Review: Oh the Places You'll Go

Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect sendoff 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 ... Read full review

Best. Book. Ever.

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

I remember my 6th grade teacher reading this to my class at the end of the year. It inspired me a lot with reading and writing and knowledge. How can you not love Dr Seuss? Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Me and my sisters each got this book when we graduated pre-k & we've loved them ever since! <3 Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

bought three of these books...one for each son. so far, have had grandparents and Connor's kindergarten and 1st grade teachers sign his. will keep that up for each boy to present to them at graduation. (thanks, pinterest) Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

One of the best Dr. Seuss book! This book is what I give graduates each year. Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

I first heard this book read on a radio program while driving, I had tears in my eyes and knew that I had to buy this as a graduation present for my daughter who was to be graduating from college in a ... Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

This book is a must read for all children!!! I like this book because it is very optimistic and very motivational. As with the case for many of Dr. Seuss books, he utilizes rimes to make his books interesting and when you add in a motivational theme, a very good book will result. Read full review

Review: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

I love this book though I only read it once the words stick and I seem to deeply connect with content and moral of this book I think it is one of the best! Read full review