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.
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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.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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.
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GREAT item!!!
This pop-up book is TERRIFIC!!! We are giving it to my daughter for her high school graduation. Her teachers & friends have enjoyed signing the book with memories & thoughts for... Read more
Published 27 days ago by A. Ferrell
Good Gift
Known to be a traditional graduation gift, this is an excellent edition with the pop-up adding a bit of fun to the wise words of the poetry.
Published 1 month ago by Jendra Gosai
great
This pop up book is more amazing than the description. I bought this as a gift for a kid that I babysit for aand the pop up illustrations are so well done that I want to another... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tamerg
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Miss you!
I got this book as a graduation gift in 1995. I gave this book as a graduation gift to my friend in 1997, he a friend in 1999 and so far, that tradition has continued every two... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Relacks
Such an inspiration
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 4 year old daughter. I like to surround her with amazing, positive material. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Garcia
A FUN book
I love Dr.Suess books. I grew up reading them.
"The Places You'll Go" was given to me as a gift ,
after graduating high school. Read more
"The Places You'll Go" was given to me as a gift ,
after graduating high school. Read more
Published 4 months ago by cynn55
excellent for all ages!
My son is only seven months old and he loves the pop ups!!!Generally we love this book!It is one of our favourites!
Published 8 months ago by cambridge
Loved it!
I loved this book and so did my two granddaughters. We read books together and when possible we also color them (well they do). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Granny Thelma
Excellent Popup
This is really an excellent book for children. The 3D effects are very well done, they give different views from different view points. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Delehy Nine
I'll never grow up
I received this book from my children for Christmas. I am a fan of David Carter's and of Dr. Seuss so this pop up book is a wonderful addition to my collection!
Published 17 months ago by Lauretta A. Carra
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