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"Don't be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss' familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the good times (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and the bad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss' message is simple but never sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through it all 'There's fun to be done.'" --(starred) Booklist.
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"One of my all time favorite books! I love this book because it talks about all of the places that a person could go or do along the journey of life. I got this book as a gift from my parents for graduation and I absolutely loved it. It is a great book to read at any age throughout life and Dr. Seuss really did an amazing job with putting such concerning thoughts for some into such great wise words."
— Tessa (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The clever, tripping rhymes and whimsical creatures and landscapes here will draw the faithful as usual…Most beguiling, however, is the artful phrasing of the gentle message: caught in life’s waiting games, we wait for ‘the mail to come, or the rain to go/or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow … or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants/or a wig with curls, or Another Chance’…Montaigne pointed out that it’s the journey that matters, not the arrival; here, Seuss explores the same philosophical message in his own inimitably wise and witty style.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A New York Times bestseller
Oh, The Places You'll Go! Listener Reviews
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" I did not read this book until I got it as a graduation present. Everyone gets it as a graduation present. Maybe if I'd read it early I would have been inspired to go more places and not be such a slacker. "
— Miranda, 2/11/2014 -
" Dr. Seuss has a way of appealing to all ages with his sing song rhymes giving life lessons with a smile. This book is a frequently requested book in early elementary classes, and, interestingly enough, by graduating seniors as they look for direction as they try to figure out the places they will go. "
— Jeanette, 1/31/2014 -
" I received the book as a High school graduation gift, and it really compare to life itself. "
— Jasmine, 1/24/2014 -
" I love a book that can have a positive, optimistic take on graduation. Everyone seems obligated to focus on the fact that you're leaving the kids who you grew up with. I DON'T WANT TO BE REMINDED OF THAT. And it had to happen sometime, didn't it? "
— Brian, 1/24/2014 -
" This is by far my most favorite book. If I ever struggle with my dreams, I just take a gander at this book and realize that it is all about the journey. Great, great read. "
— Jason, 1/15/2014 -
" The is is one of my favorite books in the whole world.It is so inspirational . i like it most because it is very fun and as a kid i thought it was just a funny old book but as you grow older and keep reading you start to see the real message there.This is a book that everyone should read and read to their kids and reread every now and then . "
— Oyin, 1/10/2014 -
" This story is great for children of all ages! Our senior class sponsor read this to us on the last day of school! Such an inspiring story! Love it! I would use this in my classroom at the end of the year! "
— Tiffany, 1/10/2014 -
" Motivation for any age. "
— Kourtney, 12/5/2013 -
" I don't know why I rated this book... But I like it. Even if its for kindergartners... "
— Aaron, 11/12/2013 -
" very inspirational... it may be a children's book but every body should read this "
— Chelsea, 11/8/2013 -
" Classic Dr.Suess is perfect for any age. Loved Reading this book as a child and now to my nephews. "
— Derek, 10/5/2013 -
" "Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. 98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed {you'll} move mountains." Dr. Seuss "
— Paulia, 9/22/2013 -
" Love it (thanks Rach)! Gorgeous narration of one's path through life. "
— Martee, 8/22/2013 -
" Great for senior's who are leaving school. I loved it "
— Brianna, 6/20/2012 -
" Fun book for HS graduates in standard Dr. Seuss fashion. "
— P, 12/31/2011 -
" Plain and simple, this book makes me cry every time I hear it read. Especially as I'm going to be a senior this year, it hits me pretty hard that I'll finally be out in the world, but it makes me think that I can do anything, which is the best feeling in the world. "
— Rojo, 9/22/2011 -
" Out of all the Dr. Seuss books, this one has got to be my favorite! When I graduated from my undergrad, my sister gave this to me as my present. To this day, I still have the book and I will reread it every so often. "
— Ckd, 9/18/2011 -
" I love this book. Everyone has potential! "
— Mandy, 3/23/2011 -
" This was my absolute favorite book as a child. I would read it all the time. I read it to my daughter a lot as well. It is a wonderful book to help children kick start their imagination. "
— Kelsi, 2/20/2011 -
" Beautiful story about choices and futures. Great gift idea for graduates. "
— Rheanna, 9/27/2010 -
" Great children book!! "
— Niko, 2/1/2010 -
" Got this as a graduation present. Very apt "
— Nicole, 9/29/2009 -
" Dr. Suess did it again! "
— Whitney, 8/18/2009 -
" Recommended to me by one of the dearest persons I know after I resigned from work and before I left for Japan. :) "
— Agatha, 12/28/2008 -
" My favorite Seuss book and, in my humble opinion, the epitome of a perfect novel for small children. A paragon in it's field. One day when I have a child this is what I will read to it while it is still in the womb. "
— Jonathan, 6/27/2008 -
" 5 stars isnt enough for this one. inspiring and brilliant, the Dr tells us to be brave, old and young. "
— Dorothy, 12/25/2007
About Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors and illustrators of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. Hundreds of millions of copies of his books have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. His long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck; the Pulitzer Prize; and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody award.
About the Narrators
Ted Danson has acted in a wide variety of roles in both film and television, including his starring role in the television series Cheers. He has won two Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards and been nominated for many more, and he currently appears in three critically acclaimed television shows: Damages, Bored to Death, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Originally from Arizona, he earned a bachelor of fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University. In 1987 Danson helped to found the American Oceans Campaign, an organization established to alert Americans to the hazards created by oil spills, offshore development, toxic waste, sewage, pollution, and other ocean abuses. In 2001 the American Oceans Campaign became Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, and Danson serves on Oceana’s board of directors. He lives with his wife and family in Los Angeles.
John Lithgow is an author of the New York Times bestselling Dumpty series as well as several children's picture books. His recordings for kids earned him four Grammy nominations. As an actor, he won two Tony Awards, six Emmys, two Golden Globes, and two Oscar nominations. He has starred in the hit TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, The Crown, and Perry Mason and in critically acclaimed films such as The World According to Garp, Terms of Endearment, and Bombshell. He has performed on Broadway twenty-five times and in England with both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.