“You have a brain in your head. Your feet are in your shoes. You can guide yourself in any direction you choose. You are alone. And you know what you know. And you are the one who will decide where to go…” You might say that children's books are not philosophical in nature; however, I beg to differ. I discovered that the plot of Oh, The Places You'll Go! provides readers with philosophical background. The author, Dr. Seuss, composed rhymes that give readers an idea of ​​their future success. Although Seuss did not know the future of every reader, he knew the philosophical background of life and success in general. Seuss' philosophical knowledge can be observed in all his books; however, Oh, the places you will go! provides the greatest philosophical descriptions. While reading Oh, the Places You'll Go! the reader constantly wonders what it means to be successful. Oh, the places you'll go! he constantly reminds his readers that the possibility of success is possible. However, success depends on the path you choose. In turn, achieving this goal is not always easy. I chose Oh, the Places You'll Go! because his lyrics are so powerful. Throughout the book the reader is not only presented with thoughts and questions about success, but also the powerful journey of life. A successful teacher could use this book to promote philosophical thinking in his or her classroom. After reading aloud Oh, the Places You'll Go! a discussion could form in the hope of formulating a philosophical thought. I have provided a list of philosophical questions that the teacher could use to facilitate discussions within his or her classroom. What does success mean? What does it take to be s...... middle of paper... His way with words and rhymes provides readers with the comfort and encouragement they need to pursue success. Oh, the places you'll go! it is a very useful tool for the classroom, because it facilitates philosophical thinking and encouragement. This is a very useful book with numerous linking activities that I recommend to my fellow teachers. My passion is producing successful students in my classroom; consequently I chose this book due to its successful nature. “So make sure when you take a step, do it with care and great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act. And will you succeed? YES! You will, really! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) BOY, YOU WILL MOVE MOUNTAINS! So...whether your name is Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea, you're off to some amazing places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... go your own way!”