Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss Movie Storybook Series
What’s inside...
An introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss—for babies and babies-to-be. Artfully adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel’s work, it introduces babies to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Encouraging listening and learning, it’s a fun and engaging book with rhythm, rhyme, and of course, great advice from Dr. Seuss! Artfully extracted and adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel's work, this is a must for all expectant parents - and introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Suess for their adorable baby-to-be. Exciting new discoveries are being made all the time about how much learning takes place while a baby is still in its mother's womb, and Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! makes the perfect welcome! It's never too early to start them on a rich and healthy regimen of good ol' Dr. Seuss.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-1
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think are some of the places the baby might go in the story?
How do you feel when you visit new places?
What new things would you like to try or explore?
Who are some of the people you’d like to meet on your adventures?
If you could go anywhere, where would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination and think creatively about the adventures they can have, just like the baby in the book. Create a comfortable reading environment that allows for pauses to discuss their thoughts and feelings. Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into your child’s responses, fostering a richer conversation. Relate the story to your child's personal experiences of visiting new places or trying new things. End the reading by planning a small adventure together, inspired by the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Optimism and Resilience
Explanation: The book encourages young readers to face the world with optimism and resilience, portraying a variety of scenarios that the character navigates positively.
Real-World Application: Children learn to maintain a positive outlook and persist through challenges they encounter in school or during play.
Example Lesson: Flexibility and Adaptability
Explanation: As the characters in the book move through different environments, they adapt to new situations seamlessly, teaching adaptability.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by being open to new experiences and changes, such as transitioning to a new grade or adapting to new family dynamics.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book highlights the joy and learning that comes from exploring new places and ideas, fostering curiosity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore their own environments more deeply, ask questions, and actively learn from their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Self-Confidence
Explanation: Through the adventures, characters grow more confident in their abilities to navigate various situations, illustrating the development of self-confidence.
Real-World Application: This can help children to build their self-esteem and confidence in activities such as trying out for a sports team or participating in a school contest.