Dr. Seuss' adventurous and inspirational tale, which has only been in the hearts of readers since 1990, is a magnum opus. The story, which speaks directly to the reader, offers lessons that are incredibly profound for a children's book: they talk of fear and failure and struggle, but, most importantly, they talk of hope. Lines such as, "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed. (98 3/4% guaranteed)." instill optimism and strength in readers' minds, and nurture hopefulness and imagination. Though written in Seuss' trademark creative style and accompanied by bright illustrations of fantastical scenes, Oh! The Places You'll Go is far from one-dimensional. It transcends age and time, and finds a worthy place among the ranks of cherished children's literature. Is your favourite childhood story on the list, or do you have one you'd like to add? Share with us in the comments!
