I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew Hardcover – Picture Book, August 12, 1965

Many Dr. Seuss books are just rhymes. The annoying ones are when he just rhymes fake words with more fake words. This one on the other hand is a good story with a life lesson about how you'll always have problems and you have to confront your problems. They don't make books like this anymore. I highly recommend.

Exactly as advertised, shipped well, love the book

This came well packaged and in perfect condition. I was very happy to find this as a hard-bound book and just as I remembered it as a child, and it was fun to read it again. I love the story and all the crazy predicaments the guy finds himself in during his quest to find "Solla Sollew, where they never have troubles, at least very few." I am looking forward to reading it with my grandchildren.

We all have a Solla Sollew. That one something we dream of that will finally fix all of our problems- that magical missing peice.Dr. Seuss's young yellow-guy is on a mission to get to Solla Sollew, (on the banks of the beautiful river woo-hoo) so he never has another problem again.But Oh Boy, does he ever run into trouble on his search for his ideal home.This story is a really awesome way to explain to kids that there is no magic fix to life. There is no way to live a life problem-free. It's up to you to learn how handle problems as they come up.I read once that someone's kid didn't like the 'scary parts' and kind of scoffed, but that was mean. And our yellow-guy gets hurt, and gets stuck in a storm resulting in a flood, accidently fights in a war against something akin to giant deranged cats- then there's the underground bird tubes where he hurts his hips. But it's all done in Seuss' trademark humor, everything's so fantastical it HAS to be a metaphor- ya know? But if your little one is really literal, I guess maybe stick with the Velveteen Rabbit or whatever. (Actually also just an amazing book, that was not a knock, go buy that one, too- please)Seriously, My now 8 and I just finished collecting Seuss, she got this one at 4- and it's her favorite of them all. We bought this copy for my most magnificent niece and I hope she loves it just as much.

I’ve seen this before, and the end is different. Maybe you can make up your own ending?

This was and is my favorite children’s book! I read it in the library as a child and asked for it for my birthday. I couldn’t remember the name of the title. I described it by saying there was a maze when you opened the book. My mom came through, she was the best! I still love this book 50 years later.

My favorite Dr. Zeuss book for any age! Stop complaining and fight to solve everyday problems!“My troubles are going to have trouble with ME!” Right on!

A fun and captivating story

I learned about the existence of this book from the Seussblog. I had never heard of it growing up. On reading all the books' entries, I decided to get that one for my children, and I am very happy I did. So many lines from this book are now part of the catchphrases of my household:"This happens in war every now and again.Sometimes you are winners. Sometimes you are losers.We NEVER can win against so many Poozers.And so I suggest it is time to retreat!"The bus stop was there.And that part was just fine.But tacked on a stick was a very small signSaying, “Notice to Passengers Using our Line:We are sorry to say that our driver, Butch Meyers,Ran over four nails and has punctured all tires.So, until further notice, the 4:42Cannot possibly take you to Solla Sollew…but I wish you a most pleasant journey by feet.Signed, Bus Line President, Horace P. Sweet.”

Um dos pouco livros infantis que tratam de como lidar com as dificuldades. De como evitar problemas, fugir das dificuldades só trás mais problemas e mais dificuldades. Ótima lição para crianças e adolescentes (e adultos, também)

Es una historia 100% Dr Seuss. Aquí podemos encontrar la esencia de sus libros tanto en el texto rimado, palabras inventadas como en esos personajes tan característicos que sólo él sabía crear.La historia empieza cuando el protagonista, que no había sufrido problemas en su vida, de pronto empiezan a pasarle cosas malas. Y oye de un lugar donde no hay problemas, al menos muy pocos. Y emprende un largo viaje lleno de peripecias y sinsudores para poder alcanzar ese lugar pacífico donde tener una vida despreocupada.Creo que todos en algún momento de nuestra vida hemos deseado huir, hemos creído que era la solución a nuestros problemas por lo que es un libro perfecto para cualquier edad ya que desprende una moraleja aplicable en cualquier momento de nuestra vida.Tanto la historia como las ilustraciones son maravillosas aunque he de decir que la historia no es corta por lo que probablemente un niño pequeño sea incapaz de estar atento tanto tiempo (Aparte de entender el mensaje). Para leerlo en inglés se necesita un buen nivel del idioma ya que no emplea un vocabulario básico. Es una lástima que este libro no esté disponible en español.

This was my favourite as a child (I still know nearly the whole thing off by heart!). I bought this for my daughter (4) but I think she's still too young for it, as it's quite long. Probably better for children aged 6+.

Es ist ein sehr nettes Buch, nicht nur für Kinder, auch für Erwachsene. Sehr lebenspraktisch. Anleitung zum kreativen Umgang mit Hindernissen :-)