Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!: A book to be read in Utero [Hardcover]

Tish Rabe (Adapter), Dr. Seuss (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Artfully extracted and adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel's work, this is a must for all expectant parents - and introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Suess for their adorable baby-to-be. Exciting new discoveries are being made all the time about how much learning takes place while a baby is still in its mother's womb, and Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! makes the perfect welcome! It's never too early to start them on a rich and healthy regimen of good ol' Dr. Seuss.  

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

A charming gift for expectant parents, Oh Baby, the Places You'll Go is designed to be an in utero introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Adapted from his works, and touching on them all from Horton to Who-ville, author Tish Rabe has maintained Seuss's style perfectly. Your baby is the unnamed star of the book, and reading directly to your tummy becomes easy with lines like "the words I am saying you hear in your heart, and know that I wish you the very best start." Filled with the good doctor's whimsical illustrations, you'll find all your favorite characters, with a short rhyme that mentions each one--and just enough direct quotations to get those infants stimulated when you read Seuss's whole books to them at a later date. --Jill Lightner

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Artfully extracted and adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel's work, this is a must for all expectant parents - and introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Suess for their adorable baby-to-be. Exciting new discoveries are being made all the time about how much learning takes place while a baby is still in its mother's womb, and Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! makes the perfect welcome! It's never too early to start them on a rich and healthy regimen of good ol' Dr. Seuss.  

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: LIFE FAVORS/Random House (November 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679885722
• ISBN-13: 978-0679885726
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 5.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Family Life > New Baby
  • #10 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Family Life > Parents
  • #67 in Books > Children's Books > Humor

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best gift you can give expecting parents, August 28, 2000

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Deanna Roy "Writer and Photographer" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!: A book to be read in Utero (Hardcover)

I received this book with my first pregnancy and have since given it to every single pregnant friend I know (I buy several at a time and save on shipping.) It is funny, perfectly Dr. Seuss, and fun to read to your thumping belly. Best of all, it is small, colorful, and embodies all the joy and anticipation you feel as you wait on your baby. And because it is Seuss, your older children can read it to their sibling-to-be.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Baby Shower Gift, April 24, 2000

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Channing Williams (Winchester, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!: A book to be read in Utero (Hardcover)

Of all the gifts my wife and I received for our first baby, this was undoubtedly the best. Not only did it give me, a first time father, the chance to bond with our son, it gave both of us a great deal to think about as well. Today, a year later, I can't even think about this book without a tear coming to my eyes. I highly recommend it for any parents-to-be, and it truly makes a gift that will last a lifetime.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Primer to Dr. Seuss' Fanciful World, February 7, 2003

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Renee Johnson (Corpus Christi, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!: A book to be read in Utero (Hardcover)

My mother gave me this book when I was pregnant with my first child. My husband and I read it frequently to our son (now 3) in utero. I have since purchased it for every expectant parent I know. If you love Dr. Suess, and are expecting, you must have this book.

The book is a short compilation of Dr. Suess favorites. It introduces the newcomer to all the imaginative characters of Dr. Seuss' creative mind. It's also great practice for parents-to-be to get back into the swing of reading aloud. The beauty of the book is in its rhythm and rhyming, which captivate the developing mind of a child. Our son who was read this book in utero is now a book fanatic and constantly makes up rhyming words. I believe this is a direct result of his exposure to this and other Seuss books.