Book Review of Oh, the Places You’ll Go
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
All Ages | 48 Pages
Publisher: Random House | ISBN-13: 9780679805274
What to Expect: Rhyming Text, Inspirational, Dreaming Big, and Zany Characters
Hundreds of millions of Dr. Seuss’s books have been sold worldwide and published in over thirty languages. Have you read Oh, the Places You’ll Go? As Dr. Seuss says in One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: “If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good.”
From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Oh, the Places You’ll Go has to be one of the most inspiring and encouraging books ever. Yes. E. V. E. R. From the words of wisdom to the iconic illustrations, this is a favorite for many people. There are so many reasons to love this tale, including the sheer absurdity of Dr. Seuss’s zany characters.
It’s perfect for all ages— including adults or kids graduating from one grade school to another, and it’s also great for anyone learning to read. Thanks to Dr. Seuss’s clever rhyming, this book sounds great when it is read aloud—so find a friend or a dog (Go, Dog! Go!) and host a read-aloud session or pretend you’re standing on a podium giving an inspiring speech to your graduating class no matter the grade.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go is so entertaining. The words will have you (and your friends) reaching for the stars, dreaming big, and moving mountains! Oh, the places you will go after reading this book!
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About the Author-Illustrator
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 he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts worldwide.
Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.
What to Read Next if You Love Dr. Seuss Books
I Wish that I Had Duck Feet, by Dr. Seuss
The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
Are You My Mother?, by P. D. Eastman
The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
5 Reasons to Love Dr. Seuss Books
Bianca Schulze reviewed Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Discover more books like Oh, the Places You’ll Go by reading our reviews and articles tagged with Rhyming Text, Inspirational, and Dreaming Big.
