I graduated High School this week. When my dad said he had a present for me I thought I was getting some cheesy graduation card. But what I received was something truly priceless. Following the ceremony he handed me a bag with a copy of “Oh The Places You’ll Go” by Doctor Seuss inside. At first I just smiled and said that it meant a lot and that I loved that book. But then he told me, ‘No, open it up.’
On the first page I see a short paragraph written by none other than my kindergarten teacher. I start tearing up but I’m still confused. He tells me, ‘Every year, for the past 13 years, since the day you started kindergarten I’ve gotten every teacher, coach and principal to write a little something about you inside this book.’
“My early teachers mention my “pigtails and giggles” while my high school teachers mention my “wit and sharp thinking.” But they all mention my humor and love for life. It is astounding to receive something this moving, touching nostalgic and thoughtful.
—Stories of kindness
What a thoughtful father!
August 6, 2025
…great gift.
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Wow! The thought and planning that went into that book is priceless. Such a great father I’ll be he was.
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Awe….this would be a wonderful gift. This was a Father who had great vision for the perfect gift.
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Such a kind man.
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WOW!! That was an amazing thing to think of and to do!!
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I love this idea.
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What an amazing gift!
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That’s so amazing, what a gift!
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Amazing!
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Sweet story
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More fathers need to be like him. All our kids and grandkids have received that book too – Dr. Seuss always had great wisdom to share.
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What an amazing gift that was. A real treasure.
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I love that book – what a sweet gift.
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That is the most precious gift. I can’t believe he did that every year. I am in awe of it.