Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!  Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books!  The whimsical rhymes impart important life messages making it a favorite gift for end of the year celebrations.  The reader is encouraged by positive messages and also told about slumps and waiting in life. The messages can be understood by children and is still appropriate for thought provoking discussions. This is a great book to read to anyone who is embarking on new journeys.  We hope you enjoy Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Question Collection:

*What kind of places do you want to go?

*What’s your favorite message in the book?

*Why do you think Dr. Seuss talks about positive and negative things in life?

*What things have you already experienced in life?

Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham is one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books!  We love the repetition, the rhyming, and especially the persistence of Sam.  The lesson is also a great parent “tool” as trying new foods or activities might prove difficult for a child.  We point out the phrase “I do not like them” was repeated until he tried them.  But most of all, we think reading the book is just fun! As we approach the birthday of Dr. Seuss, this is a great time to re-read this book for the sheer enjoyment of it. 

Question Collection:

*Can you repeat some of the rhyming words from the book?

*How would you describe Sam?

*Is there anything you thought you didn’t like until you tried it?

If I Ran the Zoo

If I Ran the Zoo perfectly captures every child’s dream of being in charge!  Celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss (March 2) provides an opportune time to read this book again and enjoy the adventures of the Zoo Keeper.  The rhymes and colorful illustrations add to the fun of the journey as more animals are added to the collection. We love looking at the animals and hearing their imaginative names.  It’s fun to compare them to real animals we’ve seen in zoos.  We think you’ll enjoy adding this book to your learning collection too!

Question Collection:

*Would you like to be a Zoo Keeper?  Why?

*Which animals do you like best?

*What do you think these animals eat?

*What animals would you like to invent?