I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew -- Dr Seuss, Hardcover

A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!

Dr. Seuss tackles the struggles of everyday life's--difficult people, bullies, bad weather, political unrest, even crowds--in the rhyming picture book I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew. When our hero stubs his toe, he decides to find a less troublesome place to live. Soon he's off on a journey to the City of Solla Sollew, on the banks of the beautiful River Wah-Hoo, where they never have troubles! At least, very few. But between his encounters with the Midwinter Jicker and the Perilous Poozer of Pompelmoose Pass, he soon finds out that confronting his problems might actually be easier than running away from them. A funny story that can be read purely for entertainment, I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew is ideal for sparking discussions. It's message--that the best way to deal with an obstacle is by tackling it head-on--makes this an perfect gift for all ages and occasions--especially graduations!

Author: Dr Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/12/1965
Pages: 72
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.36h x 8.20w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780394800929
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 9030 / I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL--aka Dr. Seuss--is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot's Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.