"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places. You're off and away!" And so begins Dr. Seuss' zestful 1990 classic Oh, The Places You'll Go! for "out-starting upstarts of all ages." The last book penned by Theodor Geisel (1904-1991) maintains the quirky joyous modulated optimism that we associate with this legendary children's book author. An excellent reading adventure for anyone with brains in their head and feet in their shoes.
March 2 is an important day for book nerds—it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday! The wildly popular author, who brought us perennial picture-book favorites like The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax, would have been 114 this year. And what better way to celebrate this special day than with your fellow Seuss fans at Barnes & Noble? Join us […]
The smell of achievement laced with honeysuckle is in the air. Kindergarteners are bringing home stacks of priceless macaroni art, and sleep-deprived teenagers are up at 3 a.m. putting the final touches on their term papers. Have you guessed what I’m getting at? It’s graduation time, of course! Chances are, you’re attending a ceremony this […]
Whether your graduate is moving on from nursery school, middle school, high school, or college, there’s one book that’s universally applicable. It shares an important lesson for every graduate: that when you’re starting something new, nothing is more important than actually starting. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! ranks among Dr. Seuss’s most beloved books—and that’s saying something. Below, […]
Is there any wrong age for enjoying Dr. Seuss? We sure don’t think so. His humor and musicality captivates babies. His gentle encouragement to reach for the stars is just what graduates need. And his book for seniors (“obsolete children,” in Seuss-ese) tackles old age with wry wisdom. Seuss’s recently discovered manuscript, What Pet Should I Get?, is out […]