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Oh, the Places You'll Go! Hardcover – Special Edition, January 22, 1990

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Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond!

From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes, “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.’” A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!

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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
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Gift guide, The New York Times, June 21, 2008:
"One book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published in 1990."

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"This may be one of the only books ever published to legitimately deserve to be called a modern classic."

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Illus. in full color. "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.

About the Author

THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

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Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Lexile Measure: AD600L (What's this?)

Hardcover: 56 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (January 22, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780679805274
ISBN-13: 978-0679805274
ASIN: 0679805273
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
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Alyssa Miller

One of my favorites!

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018

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I read this book several times to my class of 5th graders every year- because I feel like it really speaks a lot about life. I work in a Title I school, where we are really focusing on getting all of our students to succeed- via whatever path they choose after high school. Many of our children had never been out of the county before this year, when we took them on a field trip across the state to a zoo. I feel like this book not only encourages them, but also kind of gives them a heads up of the reality of "later life". Sometimes you aren't on top of the world, and you do get lost, and you do have to keep going to try to get out of your rut. And you don't want to be caught with the people who are just "waiting around"...we want them to be proactive and do something about it. I save up all year and purchase each of my students a copy and write a note to them individually, so that they know that they have someone who is in their corner, really pushing for them. That being said, I also read this to my own small children- because they just really enjoy the story, and all of the pictures.

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Jason

Hopefully we can keep that up and it makes a nice surprise and keepsake for them

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017

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Classic Dr. Seuss story. What more needs to be said?

We purchased one copy for each of our kids. We have their coaches, teachers, etc. sign the book after each season with a little message. We plan to give them the books when they graduate from high school. What's really neat is they are 6 and 11 and have no clue we have been doing this. Hopefully we can keep that up and it makes a nice surprise and keepsake for them.

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Jonathan Mueller

Great Book... But It is Printed Upside Down - Backwards

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019

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I paid nearly $20 for the hardcover book and then paid to import it to Ecuador. Wow am I upset that the publisher printed the words and pages the opposite direction of the cover. For $20 in the kindle age there really is no excuse for a publisher that sells thousands and thousands of copies to product work like this. I have read others complaining about the same issue. You need to check your quality control and be prepared to give a full refund when this happens. Then again, how hard is it to open a book and check it before you sell it???? Really really really annoying and is VERY upsetting since the taxes and shipping to import were more than the messed up book!!!!! GGGRRRrrrrrrrr Dr. Suess.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018

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I bought two copies of this book for my children. Once they complete a grade in school, I will have their teachers sign it, and I will give them the book with notes from all their teachers on the day they graduate. Granted, I stole this idea from facebook, but it's so cute and Doctor Suess is such a great author.

I have read it to them once and will read it to them every year before school starts. It's an adorable and inspirational book to remind them to keep pushing forward. Dr. Suess was the first author I ever read (The Foot Book, to be exact) and I while I have seen this one all over the internet, I had never read it before I bought it for my kids.

The product itself came to me in two days, I have Prime, and there were a few nicks on the corners of the book. But I wouldn't say they're overly damaged or whatnot. Just don't expect the product to come in perfect condition. If you're going to steal my idea, the one I stole that is, I recommend storing the books in air tight bags in between readings and having them signed.

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Louis O.

Simple and Simply Great Inspiration!

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017

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I gave this book to my stepchildren when they graduated from college. I read it myself in my 30s because I was a freelance writer, and this simple book helped me gather the courage to open myself to all the possibilities. I had a very successful career as a freelance writer of only non-fiction. In my retirement, I need to read this again as I'm now writing and indie publishing serious mid-grade/young adult fiction as Pleasant Oliver and once again, I need its boost of enthusiasm and courage for all the wonderful possibilities and opportunities that are going to come my way! In Spring 2018, I will give it my great nephew as he graduates from high school, and in later years, I will give it my other great nieces and nephews when they graduate from high school--maybe again when they graduate from college!

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Laya K

As described, fast shipment

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018

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As described, wonderful book. I got a copy for high school graduation and have decided to get my toddler a copy and have his teachers and therapist's write little notes overy the years and give to him at his graduation. He has severe autism and I want him to be able to look back at all of the people he may not remember, but they helped get him where he's going.

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Marie33kl

Okay, illustrations sub-par.

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

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I suppose I was more into Dr. Suess as a child. I didn't care for the illustrations in this book that much. Is kinda over priced in my opinion. The messages are decent, but the illustrations aren't helping much to drive them home. I guess, overall, I'm just not into Dr. Suess books. I liked them as a child, but aren't digging them now because the illustrations aren't that great. The cover illustration on this is cool, but what's inside the book is only okay. I'm more into the Berenstein Bear books and appreciate the lessons they teach and the illustrations I feel are better and coincide with the messages perfectly.

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NorthwestGirl

Great for graduation presents!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017

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We got 2 of these for our son and daughter's teachers to sign as they grow up (to give them when they graduate). We're also writing letters to put within the pages over the years. The books are of great quality and should stand the test of time. I've also seen them used as 'advice books' where guests at graduation parties write little bits of advice for the graduates.

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Anders

Memotum of the end of school

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2017

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Each year I give this book out to the student who I think will do really well in life. Not necessarily financially but morally and spiritually. I ask them to re-read it when they are 30yrs to get the full effect

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Frenchie

An Absolute Classic!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016

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No childhood should be without the wisdom and wit of Dr Seuss, but this book in particular sums up the hopes, dreams and expectations we have for our children.

Whether your child is 6, 16, 26 ..... It says almost everything you would wish to say about their journey through life.

I first came across this at a conference for entrepreneurs, being read from the stage by one of the speakers. It was both inspiring and motivating, but as I listened, I know it was something I wanted to pass on to my family.

I bought the hardback version which tells you something of the degree to which I believe this is an absolute classic.

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CakesandBakes

Perfect book for any age. Fun and inspiring!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2018

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Love this story!! Has a wonderful message for anyone of any age. I read this for the first time when my son received a set of Dr Seuss books as a baby, and we read it as often as I can get away with. I always make sure to emphasize certain parts, both the positive and the negative and discuss them with him (he's 6 years old now). It's incredibly inspiring, teaching you to follow your heart, reach for the stars and not let anything stand in your way. But it also teaches you that things don't always go as planned and you may find yourself lost and not where you want/ expected to be. But it's how you pick yourself up from those situations, which is just as important as when everything goes exactly as you want it to. Can't recommend it more highly.

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Andrea

Great book on so many levels for all

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2016

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Great book for all ages. Works as a gift on so many levels. Gave to my niece after her exams where she didn't think she had done as well as she wanted! Life goes on .....

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Unashamed optimism leaps out from almost every page

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2019

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Quite simply, this is a fantastic book, with exclamation marks galore!!! It makes me smile. It inspires a positive mental attitude. It makes me want to grab the nearest child (preferably one of my own), sit them down and impart the words of advice held within. The unashamed optimism leaps out from almost every page as the story follows a little boy in a yellow onesie on his journey through many weird and brightly-coloured places. I like to think of it as the first child-friendly self-help book, full to the brim with positive messages.

However, if like me you are more of a realist than an optimist, you will particularly like the notes of caution and realism peppered amongst the positivity. My favourites: 'Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.' And: 'Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.'

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Great book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2019

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Bought for my sister and added some photos for her leaving do, she moved to New Zealand. Wanted to add bit of excitement for her new life in the new country. She loved the idea. I got it myself, it was a present from a friend when I went backpacking. Just great story for different occasions apart from being just kids book. Great quality as well!

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Ideal gift for a baby you barely know...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2020

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The thing about life is that most of your peers hit the same life events, at the same time. It’s tedious and a minefield when it comes to gift giving. So, I’ve settled on a secular system as far as kids are concerned.

Baby shower, Christening or “just because you care”? Step away from the overpriced “baby’s first tooth” rubbish and don’t concern yourself with keepsake baby booties! Just buy a butt load of these books and keep them in the cupboard. Every time your mate drops a little sproglet, dig one out and write a touching message in the title page. Just make sure you spell their name right…

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Beautiful words wrapped up in a beautiful book and cover.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2017

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My daughter goes to university on Wednesday and my husband thought of this as a "starting uni" gift.
It is absolutely beautiful and the words fit perfectly for the occasion. The book itself is presented with a hard illustrated case and the book,well,truly magnificent. It should be with her, to read occasionally,for a very long time!

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I will treasure this book forever.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2018

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"You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose." Excellent for bedtime reading, reinforcing crucial values, comfort blanket or as a gentle introduction to poetry. I will give this book to our little ones on special occasions like first day at school, first school trip, first dive-in apprehension, first day at uni, or any kind events or rites of passage, to read and re read. We had the words added to our oldest's baby blanket.

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Quirky and we love it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2018

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This went down a treat with our 4 year old! Was a little bit apprehensive as the story has a bit about walking alone and the illustrations look a bit scary but it was very well received and is a firm favourite for bedtimes. It's really tapped into her interest of rhyming words - now we're keen to add to our Dr Suess collection! Would definitely recommend.

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Leanne

Brilliant book to teach resilience!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2019

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I love this book, I did a course called How to teach your kids Confidently something along those lines anyway however it was about Wellbeing within our kids. Teach them to be resilient in life, to be aware of their own wellbeing. And this book was read out to us. It shows the way off life that there is going to good times and bad times in their lives. So since my daughter was born I’ve been reading this book to her. It hopes she realises that life does have its ups and downs however she will get through it!

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This is singularly Dr Seuss’ finest hour. It makes you tear up such is ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2018

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Bought as a birth gift for my oldest friend’s new, first child. This is singularly Dr Seuss’ finest hour. It makes you tear up such is the sentiment behind ‘oh the places you’ll go’. An absolutely wonderful piece of literature ALL children should be given and read to daily. Well, monthly at least.

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Nice book, lovely story a must for all children

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2019

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I love this story and all Dr Seuss books. This is a nice big copy, I bought it for the guests at my daughters’ first birthday party to write a message for her in. It’s now put away in her baby box to be given to her on her 18th Birthday

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One of the Dr Seuss classics

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2018

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Dr Seuss wrote this book when he was diagnosed with a terminal (I think) illness. Evident in the tone of the book. Children will need a slightly longer attention span to read it. Maybe 3+ years? 2 year olds may sit through it given enough engagement. A very touching book once you know the back story.

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The best book ever.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2017

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The most perfect book. I had this read at my wedding and I've gifted it at least 10 times to people going through a tough time, moving, traveling etc. Love it.

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