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Loading... Oh, the Places You'll Go! (edition 1990)by Dr. Seuss (Author)Oh the places you'll go with positive attitude! This story teaches young children that they might come across some challenges, difficult times, and new opportunities in life, but the important thing is to keep a good attitude, an open mind, and try new things! This book is filled with lessons of courage and determination! I don't know why, but I was expecting way more out of this story. Overall, the plot is intriguing, and the twist was well laid out. I def. didn't see parts of it coming, but I also feel like it could have been a stronger read if the pacing was a bit faster. I found myself bored throughout many parts of the story. Bouncing around in Elin's head was a bit taxing, and the big reveal about her was brush off too fast. The setting for the story, being a sanatorium turned hotel, had all the factors of being creepy af, but they weren't being utilized. Instead we are left following around a detective—that is clearly suffering but that too isn't being fully utilized—wondering when the pizzazz is going to happen. Can't say I'm interested in continuing the series, but it was a satisfying enough read. You'll love this book if you enjoy mysteries that are toned down, and relaxing to read. A classic story by Dr.Seuss. I remembering hearing this at my HS graduation and how it can really connect to many students in the many things they can. have, or could experience. I think this book would be best to have in 4th grade or up, because it is a rather lengthy book and younger students might not be able to sit through such a long read. A fantastical reassurance to children that they will be successful as long as they have the courage to try new things. I like that Seuss doesn't just speak about winning. He points out that life is also about failing and sometimes being left behind, but everyone can find their own path. His prose is simple but remarkably profound. All Alone! Whether you like it or not, Alone will be something you'll be quite a lot. And when you're alone, there's a very good chance you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants. There are some, down the road between hither and yon, that can scare you so much you won't want to go on. But on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl. Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a classic, rhyming story that can make a classroom fun. The story is about making decisions about what you want to do and where you want to go. Dr. Seuss makes some good points all throughout this story, which can teach some important lessons to young students. He brings up how life can throw hardships your way, but to keep going to get where you want to be. This book is told through rhyming words, so it can also be a good way to introduce that concept in an elementary classroom. Overall, this book contains useful information about all of the different places we might end up in the world and reminds to reader to make the best of things. Many highs and lows follow this immersive fantasy tale. I loved the way it dealt with the psychology of succeeding and failing and our reactions to both. The elephants were a very nice touch. It also took on the very controversial second-person narrative structure, and because of its length, neither I nor my daughter had any problems with it. My wife, on the other hand, hated it. That's when I felt the true lows of this immersive fantasy tale, and it had nothing to do with the popping of any balloon or being forced to walk it off. Oh, alas! The places I have to go! Kids should never have to sit through an argument at bedtime! This book is one of my favorite children's books of all time. Teaching children while they are young that they choose their path in life is so important. This book not only teaches them that they are in charge of the path they take, but that there will be up and downs along the way. I have a copy of this book for each of my three children. I give it to their teachers at the end of the school year and ask them to sign it, and will give it to them as a graduation present when the time comes. "Oh the Places You'll Go" is one of my favorite books and great to be used at the end of a school year especially for students who are moving into a upper school, Junior High/Middle School. This book is filled with hopefulness and love for the future and as a future teacher, I would want my students to know how they mean to me and how I am so hopeful for the things they will be in their future. I give this book a 5 out of 5. "Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss is by far one of my favorite books. Surprisingly I did not read this as a child, that I can remember. But I did read it to students last year and have since fallen in love with this book. As we all know Dr. Seuss is known for his use of rhyming in books and made up words but this book goes a little deeper to me. Shows how life has ups and downs but theres always a positive end if we all try hard enough. Children probably won't understand the meaning of the book at young ages but as time goes on and as they continue to reread the book, they will love the message behind the book. Dr. Seuss's use of illustrations brighten the book up and makes you so excited to turn the page! Never knowing what you'll see or read! Oh, the places you'll go! is a great book for all children that shows inspiration to going places in life. It shows an amazing message that all students could relate to. If you work hard, you will go places. Dr. Suess shows the readers that anything is possible if you put your mind to. This fantasy children's book would be great for students in all grades but I would recommend for the third grade-fifth grade to look at the moral of a story. I would use this book in my classroom because it is fun and students could always look at the positive book as a reminder to work hard and know that they can go places with their life! Oh the Places I’ll go is a cute rhyming book that mixes fantasy with reality. This book is very intriguing in terms of its cartoonish illustrations. It allows readers to have a sense of freedom as they dream about all the new places that life will take them. Dr. Seuss does a great job of showing people that no matter where life takes them, a person can do anything they set their mind too. This book sends an amazing message to its readers. It teaches readers about reaching their fullest potential. there may be obstacles you will have to face, but you can always reach your fullest potential if you put your mind to it. This book is full of great meaning and many literary devises that I can utilize in my classroom. Oh, The Places You'll Go is an amazing book. It has always been a popular book. The book's message about life and how it always has ups and downs no matter how far you go is a powerful one. The illustrations in the book complement Dr.Seuss's words throughout the book. I would recommend this book to people of all ages because it provides a great message. This is an awesome book about reaching your full potential! It talks about obstacles you may have to overcome and if you push through you'll make it someplace wonderful. Dr. Suess teaches us many lessons but I really like this one! I have always loved this book and the meaning it carries. Very inspirational and a great gift for graduates!! |
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All Alone!
Whether you like it or not,
Alone will be something
you'll be quite a lot.
And when you're alone, there's a very good chance
you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.
There are some, down the road between hither and yon,
that can scare you so much you won't want to go on.
But on you will go
though the weather be foul.
On you will go
though your enemies prowl.
On you will go
though the Hakken-Kraks howl.
Onward up many
a frightening creek,
though your arms may get sore
and your sneakers may leak. ( )