Oh, the Treasures You’ll Know! (Hardback) by and

A wonderful and wise send off for Christian graduates whether leaving high school, college or university. It would also make a great Adult Baptism gift.

Congratulations! You’re off on your way.

You’ve been faithful in little —much awaits you. Don’t stray!

This allegorical Christian parody of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is full of whimsy and wisdom. Goats take the Wide Path — marked by the Glumpy Lagoon, Whocaresville, and more — while the sheep persevere through trials, stumbles, and storms. A perfect gift to encourage graduates that the graduation that matters most is to glory.

"Here are core truths distilled in an engaging and entertaining way. I love that I can sit and read it as a storybook to young kids, but also give it as an excellent and truly edifying gift to High school graduates."

— Scott James, elder at The Church at Brooks Hills, author of The Littlest Watchman, Mission Accomplished, and The Expected One.

“Oh the Treasures You’ll Know! is a witty, wonderful and beautifully illustrated book about following God’s narrow path and storing up treasures in Heaven that will never be lost. I’m glad to recommend this delightful book.”

— Randy Alcorn, author of The Treasure Principle and Money, Possessions and Eternity

"This book is Dr. Seuss meets Pilgrim's Progress. It's whimsical and engaging while communicating deep truths. The message is not the world's ‘you can do anything if you set your mind to it’ but instead ‘you can make it through anything with God's help.’ The detailed illustrations make reading and rereading a delight for all ages!"

— Betsy Childs Howard, editor, The Gospel Coalition, author of Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up

“Dan Olson guides kids of all ages on a gospel treasure hunt to discover eternal riches. This book masterfully combines rhyme with illustrations to engage minds and hearts in valuable biblical truth. Your kids will pull this off the shelf to read over and over again!”

— Barbara Reaoch, author, speaker, served as director, Children’s Division, Bible Study Fellowship International

“This is a beautiful book for young and old that clearly illustrates the journey of the Christian life. We are inspired to keep pressing forward no matter the trials or distractions. We are assured of God's love and care for those of us who keep pressing our way through the fires of life. With the whimsical spirit of Dr. Seuss, he has created a book where all people, no matter their ethnicity, gender or background will see themselves in these pages and find the inspiration to walk the narrow way, full of faith that the Lord will see them to the end and reward them for finishing the race strong.”
— Anika T. Prather, founder, The Living Water School; lecturer, Howard University

“Olson has provided a witty, engaging story that takes the reader on a journey which highlights the spiritual dimensions of our everyday choices. Many will identify with how easy it is to wander into and become swallowed up in the “Maze for all those who would make their own way”, or to give in to the lure of self-centered “Whocaresville.” My teenage daughters, who are deeply embedded in biblical teaching and schooling, were nevertheless poised with great attention, eager to see how Olson’s pilgrim would fare on his journey. Enthusiastically recommended for all ages.”

— Angel Adams Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Virginia; co-founder, Nyansa Classical Community

“As an educator, I’ve had the joy of seeing despair transform to hope as children came to see learning in terms of growth rather than performance. Dan Olson offers the same opportunity for transformation in his hopeful vision of Christian life where virtue is not something merely to be preserved or that will simply appear in time without any effort. Rather, he presents Christian virtue as a life we will grow into as we follow Jesus on the way he has walked before us.”

— Kevin Clark, President, Ecclesial Schools Initiative and co-author of The Liberal Arts Tradition

Title

Oh, the Treasures You’ll Know!
Author(s)

Dan Olson and Craig MacIntosh
ISBN

9781914966170
Format

Hardback
Publisher

10Publishing
Age Range

12-14s, 15-18s
Topic

Growing up
Audience

Youth
Pages

48
Published

01/06/2022

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Dan Olson

By day Dan Olson works in education, both with the Spreading Hope Network and Anselm House, a center for Christian studies at the University of Minnesota. At night, he reads, spends time with friends and family, coaches youth sports, and creates books for children. He and his wife Lucy and their four kids live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Overall rating

4.8 based on 4 reviews

Oh, the Treasures You’ll Know!

In this parody of Dr. Seuss’ Oh! the Places You’ll Go!! Olson has crafted a witty, faith-filled read about staying on the narrow path to heaven" With Seuss-like wording and rhyme, the story cautions against being led astray by the false gods of power, possessions, and pleasure, and urges insteadto “run for the crown!”

Although sin’s curse will at times cause some Christ-followers to stumble or stray, Olson reminds readers they can have hope because God is faithful in seeking His lost sheep.

While Seuss’ classic book has long served as a gift for graduates, Olson’s version would make a great alternative for those seeking Biblical wisdom paired with a bit of whimsy.

Kristin Chapman, WORLD Magazine

Oh the Treasures You’ll Know!

I loved this book! The illustrations by Craig MacIntosh reminded me of the magazines I used to read as a child and are full of so much activity that you’re so intrigued and sucked in by every page. This book conveys the truth, really well, that the Christian life is a journey with many dangers and things that try to distract you along the way. I think your kids will love this book and it will help you prepare them for being ‘in the world but not of the world’ and all the difficulties that come with that!

Alistair Chalmers

This is a brilliant book and was fantastic for helping our children see the Christian life as a journey – and a journey fraught with many potential diversions and pitfalls. Each page masterfully brought in different dangers – from seeking wealth to pluralism, from the seven deadly sins to being completely distracted. It was full of lovely rhyme and hilarious (and sometimes sobering!) pictures. Each one can lead off into a helpful discussion afterwards. Whilst warning of dangers, we were also pointed to the Saviour who mercifully keeps us on the path. I highly recommend this book for families who want a fresh reminder of the pilgrimage we’re on, one using the well–known images and parables from Christ, Bunyan, Lewis and many others.

David Simpson

We preordered this book and excitedly awaited its arrival. Our Grandaughters and their mummy already love the charming book this one parodys. We were expecting something sweet and inspring suitable for small children. Sadly this lacks the charm of the story it is parodying.

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