I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!

Dr. Seuss's hilarious Beginner Book about a boy who refuses to get out of bed

NOTHING is getting the young hero of this easy-reader out of bed--not an alarm clock, roosters, barking dogs, the police, the news media, or the United States Marines With illustrations by beloved New Yorker cartoonist James Stevenson--and a plot that children and adults can relate to--this is a funny fantasy that the whole family can enjoy together

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

A rhyming story that is full of laughs. 'The alarm can ring. The birds can peep....Today's the day I'm going to sleep, ' says a lazy boy one morning, and despite a pail of icy water, television coverage, and the arrival of the Marines, he vows to stay in bed--and he does The repetition of concepts and words will keep children turning the pages, as will the energetic drawings. A sure draw for early readers.--Booklist.

Author: Dr Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/12/1987
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.58w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9780394892177
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 9027 / I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/13/1987
School Library Journal 02/01/1988

About the Author
THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL--aka Dr. Seuss--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 been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty 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 three 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. To learn more about Dr. Seuss and his work--and for games and activities--visit Seussville.com!