Oh, the Places You'll Go Pop-Up [Hardcover]

Dr. Seuss (Author), David A. Carter (Designer)

Book Description

Release date: March 9, 2010

Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is a wonderfully wise and joyous ode to finding one’s path through the maze of life. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, this classic bestseller has been transformed into a popup book by master paper engineer David A. Carter. Filled with glorious pop-ups, detailed pop-up booklets, special effects, and the complete original text, this classic bursts with vibrant new energy. It’s the perfect diploma for graduates of all ages, and an ideal gift for anyone starting out on a new adventure.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Inspirational yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a perfect sendoff for children, 1 to 100, entering any new phase of their lives. Kindergartners, graduate students, newlyweds, newly employeds--all will glean shiny pearls of wisdom about the big, bountiful future. The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights." At the same time, he won't delude the starry-eyed upstart about the pitfalls of life: "You can get all hung up / in a prickle-ly perch. / And your gang will fly on. / You'll be left in a Lurch."

But fear not! Dr. Seuss, with his inimitable illustrations and exhilarating rhymes, is convinced ("98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed") that success is imminent. As long as you remember "to be dexterous and deft. And NEVER mix up your right foot with your left," things should work out. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-- The master of enjoyable didacticism offers a flight of fancy into the future of a generic "you" who is venturing out into the world, where he will have ups and downs but will succeed and finally "MOVE MOUNTAINS!" While doting relatives will find this extended greeting card an ideal gift for nursery school graduates, the story will have less appeal for children than Seuss' story books and easy readers. Seuss' characteristic drawings carry and extend the text through mazelike streets, over colorful checkerboard landscapes, into muddy blue "slumps," through heady highs when fame results from success at the game of life, and through dark, lonely confrontations with graveyard-like fears in times of solitude. While the text gives a strong message of self-determination and potential, the small, male "you" pictured seems more of a passive passenger on his journey through life, reacting to things as they come and walking along with his eyes shut on both the first and last pages of the text. Although this does not rank among the best of Seuss' books, its stress on self-esteem and imaginative artwork make it a good addition to picture-book collections. --Louise L. Sherman, Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 22 pages
• Publisher: Robin Corey Books; 20 Pop Anv edition (March 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375852271
• ISBN-13: 978-0375852275
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.8 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for all ages! March 30, 2010

By JNCRUS

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

At first I thought this book was a bit pricy for a kids book...until we received it and wow! The pop ups are some of the best I've seen. The story line is familiar, yet the pop ups add a lot. Good for any age, small child, graduate or anyone who might need a emotional boost. Well worth the money.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Graduation May 31, 2010

By Hailey's Mom

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I chose this beautiful pop up version of this classic book to create a memory book/guest book for my son's college graduation party. All of the guests at the party wrote a personal message in the book, many on pages that had names or situations that matched them. The result is a precious keepsake of his very significant milestone woven within the wonderful message of this beloved classic from Dr. Seuss.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected January 11, 2012

By sessielmg

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This product was not what I expected. Pictured is a large hard cover version of the book. I received a very small sized version and I don't think this book was worth what I paid for it. I was disappointed because I had planned to give this as a gift. This was the first children's book I've purchased and now I will be more cautious about buying children's books online.