Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Summary: The Greatest Book Ever Written
Review: I recieved this book as a gift from my father when I was in High School. I read it over and over so many times I had it memorized. Now when I read it to my son I can show him the pictures and even turn the pages without even looking. This book has inspired me to keep trying when I fail and to believe in myself.

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Summary: I wish someone gave ME this book years ago!!!
Review: "Santa" brought this book for my 4 year old this year and it was an instant favorite!! He already know that "with a head full of brains and shoes full of feet" he's much to smart to go down any not-so-good street. Great story that instills confidence and direction for kids of all ages.

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Summary: Love, Family Absent from Book
Review: I cringe every time my son (4yrs old) has me read him this book. I hate it. The basic premise -- if you don't like where you are, get up and leave it all behind for great adventure, and when that doesn't work out, you'll have to figure it all out for yourself and then you'll be back at it, unless that doesn't work out... etc. The premise is not only flawed, it runs counter to everything I'd like him to learn: that he is surrounded by love and the support of his family and friends, and that when the going gets tough he shouldn't just leave town; he should learn to value trusted relationships to help him overcome challenges. The book has no sense of family, love, or other type of support, and while it does say "kid, you'll move mountains" it forgets to say "kid, you're well-grounded and loved" and that is a fatal error by Seuss. Also, the language (complex - "dexterous and deft") is not suitable for young readers.

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Summary: Great gift to give
Review: This is a great graduation gift as it tells the reader that they can go anywhere they want and do anything they want now. Its a good reminder to keep living life to its fullest!

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Summary: Oh, the places you'll go!
Review: Oh, the places you'll go is a great book for kids of all ages. Dr. Seuss has done it again with this great book of rhymes and tongue twisters to keep you reading all day. This ook, I believe, has a great lesson. It talks about how hard life can be and how many obstacles you can go through, but in the end, it doesn't matter, you'll get through it and it will all be worth it. It also talks about how the decisions you make decide your paths for you and how those same decisions decide your obstacles. Weather its doing your homework or moving a mountain, no obstacle is too big or too small for you, as long as you have faith in yourself, you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

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Summary: Great Gift for Employees who have done Great Things
Review: This is a book that I regularly give out to employees who have been promoted, or are about to start a big project. This book speaks to all generations, and is particularly appropriate for people who do great things.

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Summary: Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Review: Oh, the places you'll go is a great book for kids of all ages. Dr. Seuss has done it again with this great book of rhymes and tongue twisters to keep you reading all day.

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Summary: The Quintessential Graduation Gift - Good for any age!
Review: In what has become the quintessential graduation gift, Dr. Suess removes the pollyana-ish spectacles (or rose-colored glasses, if you will) in this wonderful allegory of a great adventure. This is less "Cat in the Hat" and more Joseph Campbell's "Power of Myth" - a sort of "Lord of the Rings" for the crayon-set. Whether you see a school-aged graduate about to journey into the 'real world' or a young Soul about to embark upon a new incarnation, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" points out the perils and pleasures of such a journey. As magical as it is real, this elegant and silly book will be to graduation gifts as "It's a Wonderful Life" is to Christmas holidays.
Highly recommeded!

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Summary: Wonderful book for kids to adults
Review: I usually purchase this book as a high school graduation gift, and I love to read it each time. It's a rare story that combines a powerful life lesson in such a lighthearted way.
Excellent, thoughtful gift for all the grads on your gift list.

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Summary: Classic Graduation Gift
Review: I taught for years and I still give it as THE graduation gift. Inspiring, yet fun for all ages. Don't forget to personalize it with the inside cover that is perfect for writing your message.