Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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| Author | Dr. Seuss |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Publication date | 1990 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0679805273 |
| Preceded by | I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! |
| Followed by | Daisy-Head Mayzie |
Oh, the Places You'll Go! (ISBN 9780679805274) is the last book written and illustrated by children's author Dr. Seuss. It was first published by Random House on January 22, 1990. The book concerns life and its challenges.
Though written in the style of classics such as Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! has many specific characters including a narrator and the reader. A young boy, referred to simply as “you,” initiates the action of the story. However, the presence of a main character helps readers to identify with the book. It is written in second person and uses future tense.
It is perhaps best known for the refrain, "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed. (98 3/4% guaranteed.)"
In the United States, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a popular gift for students graduating from high school and college, spiking in sales every spring.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Blais, Jacqueline; et al. "Book buzz: Dave Barry really rocks", USA Today, 2007-05-16.
