AUTHOR:    Dr. Seuss
AGES:    5-12 years old
REVIEW:    Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is a poetic journey about a young boy in his pajamas who faces life challenges, the good and the bad. Although the story is written for children, anyone can apply Seuss’ message that life is a voyage of ups and downs. This book addresses various life issues such as success, failure, choices, happiness, sadness, determinism and patience.  For a more in depth summary, visit Barnes and Noble.

I received this book for a high school graduation present.  Laughing at the idea of receiving a children’s book at the age of 18, I soon realized the relevance to my life at the time.  Preparing to enter a new stage in life, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! gives an honest yet encouraging outlook on life’s journey. With his poetic devices, Dr. Seuss engulfs his audience into a journey full of world-winds. By personally speaking to the reader (i.e. “Congratulations! Today is your day.  You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!), Seuss places the responsibility of making decisions into the hands of his audience.  To read another review visit  Powell's Books.

To find out more about the author and his books, check out Dr. Seuss’ Seussville, where children can explore the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss and even travel to different places.  

Guest Blogger:  Queria M. is a sixth grade teacher at a local middle school.  A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Queria earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.  She loves reading to her students and applying themes to real-world situations.  Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is one of her all time favorite books.  The simple yet meaningful language describes life’s journey from childhood to adulthood.