I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew
Part of the Classic Seuss Series

I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew

Hardcover

Grades K–4
Ages 5–9

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!

...the book we all should be giving for graduation: the overlooked masterpiece I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew. —Salon.com

ISBN 9780385379366 (Ebook)
Published on Nov 5, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Lexile: NP | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780385383202 (Enhanced Ebook)
Published on Nov 5, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Lexile: NP | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780394800929 (Hardcover)
Published on Aug 12, 1965
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Dimensions 8 x 10-7/8
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Lexile: NP | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, 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 had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been published in fifty 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, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

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