I read this book several times to my class of 5th graders every year- because I feel like it really speaks a lot about life. I work in a Title I school, where we are really focusing on getting all of our students to succeed- via whatever path they choose after high school. Many of our children had never been out of the county before this year, when we took them on a field trip across the state to a zoo. I feel like this book not only encourages them, but also kind of gives them a heads up of the reality of "later life". Sometimes you aren't on top of the world, and you do get lost, and you do have to keep going to try to get out of your rut. And you don't want to be caught with the people who are just "waiting around"...we want them to be proactive and do something about it. I save up all year and purchase each of my students a copy and write a note to them individually, so that they know that they have someone who is in their corner, really pushing for them. That being said, I also read this to my own small children- because they just really enjoy the story, and all of the pictures.
I gave this book to my stepchildren when they graduated from college. I read it myself in my 30s because I was a freelance writer, and this simple book helped me gather the courage to open myself to all the possibilities. I had a very successful career as a freelance writer of only non-fiction. In my retirement, I need to read this again as I'm now writing and indie publishing serious mid-grade/young adult fiction as Pleasant Oliver and once again, I need its boost of enthusiasm and courage for all the wonderful possibilities and opportunities that are going to come my way! In Spring 2018, I will give it my great nephew as he graduates from high school, and in later years, I will give it my other great nieces and nephews when they graduate from high school--maybe again when they graduate from college!
Product details
- Age Range: 3 - 7 years
- Grade Level: Preschool - 2
- Series: Beginner Books(R)
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 28, 2015)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9780553524253
- ISBN-13: 978-0553524253
- ASIN: 0553524259
- Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
I ordered this book to use as a guestbook for my college graduation party. It was perfect! Each page teaches a different lesson with a particular excerpt from a Dr. Seuss story. It was a colorful, fun way for the important people in my life to choose a lesson they agreed with and write me a little note to go alongside it. I will keep it forever!
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