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 Sorry but I hated it May 22, 2008
Sorry to be a party pooper but I loathed this book, unlike most of the other books in this series. The rhymes were good, granted, but the tone was awful; preachy, miserable and sometimes scary. I like the idea of the book, which is why I bought it but in reality it offers very little. Definitely not a bed-time reading book I'd say.
 Adam May 17, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Never mind the kids, this is a book every adult should read too ! I came across it some years ago when my marriage had just ended and I found it a beacon of extremely positive thought ... years later I still find it inspirational ! My heartfelt thanks to Dr Seuss !
An essential book for any parent May 23, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I would rate this book as highly as George Orwell's Animal Farm.
It has nothing in common with Animal Farm, other than the monicker -"every home should have one"
Perfect for kids, even more so for parents.
Purchase this and read it often.
Knowing and going January 11, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Of Seuss-an reviews this is the third
Likely my last, mostly absurd
But I had to think of life's general direction
And that brought me to this little reflectionThe places we go
The places we know
The things that we show
The hearts that all glow Life is but a journey friend
And friend with friend up till the end
We should be happy and we should be free
You should be you and I'll just be me And OH, OH, the places we'll go
We'll go hither and we'll go fro
Over the rainbow and under a smile
Making the light year seem less than a mile My own trek is one through theology
Determined it feels by biology
And compels me upon my wonderful way
And never doubting it for a day That this is where I'm called to be
This is what I'm charged to see
By some much grander holy light
Which may someday give me greater sight And until then the faith I'll hold
To try to make the journey bold
So that everyplace will feel like home
For everyplace is someone's home Be it brown or be it blue
In a castle or a shoe
In the up and out the down
Journeying through every town And still there will be more places to go
Still more ways in which we can grow
But may we never outgrow the Seuss
For then, dear friends, life's not much use This is a lesser-known Dr. Seuss book, but still a great story and great learning device. This is especially well suited for children who are going through a transition or change in life, to show them in a cute and memorable way that life is journey in and of itself, and that there are good things to be found when leaving the security and safety of home. An excellent text for children who may be nervous about going to school, going on a trip, or major life changes, this book is real treasure.
Knowing and going January 5, 2006
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Of Seuss-an reviews this is the third
Likely my last, mostly absurd
But I had to think of life's general direction
And that brought me to this little reflectionThe places we go
The places we know
The things that we show
The hearts that all glow Life is but a journey friend
And friend with friend up till the end
We should be happy and we should be free
You should be you and I'll just be me And OH, OH, the places we'll go
We'll go hither and we'll go fro
Over the rainbow and under a smile
Making the light year seem less than a mile My own trek is one through theology
Determined it feels by biology
And compels me upon my wonderful way
And never doubting it for a day That this is where I'm called to be
This is what I'm charged to see
By some much grander holy light
Which may someday give me greater sight And until then the faith I'll hold
To try to make the journey bold
So that everyplace will feel like home
For everyplace is someone's home Be it brown or be it blue
In a castle or a shoe
In the up and out the down
Journeying through every town And still there will be more places to go
Still more ways in which we can grow
But may we never outgrow the Seuss
For then, dear friends, life's not much use This is a lesser-known Dr. Seuss book, but still a great story and great learning device. This is especially well suited for children who are going through a transition or change in life, to show them in a cute and memorable way that life is journey in and of itself, and that there are good things to be found when leaving the security and safety of home. An excellent text for children who may be nervous about going to school, going on a trip, or major life changes, this book is real treasure.
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