Dr. Seuss tackles the struggles of everyday lifeâsâdifficult people, bullies, bad weather, political unrest, even crowdsâin 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 heâs off on a journey âto the City of Solla Sollew, on the banks of the beautiful River Wah-Hoo, where they never have troubles! At least, very few.â 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. Itâs messageâthat the best way to deal with an obstacle is by tackling it head-onâmakes this an perfect gift for all ages and occasionsâespecially graduations!
