Oh, the Places You'll Go Pop-Up

The same classic Dr. Suess books with a little something extra. I couldn't NOT investigate a Dr. Suess pop-up book. The same positive theme of adventure, with a touch of a slight morbidness, while reminding to take caution. The pop up was a nice touch, and it was like a renovation of one of my childhood favorites. ( )

Dr. Seuss is definitely one of my favorite children's authors, and this book is one of my favorite Dr.Seuss books. It is a fun, rhyming story that appeals to people and children of all ages. The message is very positive and the words that are used are very thoughtful. The Dr. Seuss world is always an interesting place to see, and the words he uses capture your attention. I think this book would be great for a poetry lesson, since the story is basically one long poem.

It is a life lesson that takes you through a journey. On this journey it talks about the good times and also the hardships that will happen. ( )

Summary:

This book is about a young person who is about to leave home and experience life for the first time. The young person in the book starts his Journey and is optimistic about the world, when reality hits him he discovers that in life you have ups and downs but you can always overcome adversity.

Personal reaction:

I really loved this book. I think it is a wonderful poem book to give to young people as a graduation present, as they enter the beginning stages of adulthood. I really enjoyed how the author allows you to see things from the prospective of the charter, and at the same time ,writes the poem in a narrative form almost allows you to be the mentor. I really personally related to this book because I have experienced being the young person and the mentor.

Classroom extension:

1.) I will have the Students talk about times in their lives when they were sad or optimistic about something and relate it to the book

2.) I will have the Students try to interpret the hidden meanings in the book like for example: sometimes you will have to play basket ball alone… ( )

In this rhyming book, Dr. Seuss describes how no matter where we go there will always be choices to make, failure, and success. This book can help young students learn how there will always be obstacles to face. ( )