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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

(1990, Fiction - For Beginning Readers, Written by Dr. Seuss, Illustrated by Dr. Seuss)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A jaunty, upbeat journey through wacky landscapes.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Some scary monsters and weird and bleak landscapes. The protagonist gets stuck in a few depressing, scary spots.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Parents need to know that this is a jaunty, upbeat journey packed with wacky landscapes, buildings, monsters, and musical instruments. Even those who don't understand Dr. Seuss' message will be buoyed up and marched cheerfully along.

Read our full review by Robyn

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    predictable Dr. Seuss

    Not his best work. Try "The Lorax" instead.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Will keep it in the bookcase a bit longer

    We were given this book as a gift when my son was an infant and I read it to him for the first time recently. He's 4 and very literal. He didn't understand what was going on, was a bit spooked by the scary bits, and actually wanted to stop reading it. I really enjoy the book myself so I'll try it again when he's a bit older.

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