Seuss, Dr. (1990). Oh, the Places You’ll Go!. [New York]: Random House.

Another magical rhyming tale from Dr. Seuss helps children see the wonder and hardships the future will bring. I love the way the silly nonsense words blend with a deep meaningful message to show the good times and bad times that we all face. It is both a sing-song story and a book of sound advice from a wise mentor. From the promises of “Fame! You’ll be famous” to the warnings of “Bang-ups and Hang-ups” this book helps children from four to ninety-four feel hope for the future.

This is my number one all time favorite book. I cry each time I read it because I hope those I read it to will get as much from the story as I do. I made it a tradition to read it on the last day of school to my students, and then I tell them my hopes for their futures. It is my “go-to” story for a bad day, and it gives me hope when I begin a new adventure (like going back to school!) Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the ultimate “pick-me-up!”