Get Up and Go! - Softcover

Carlson, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142410640 ISBN 13: 9780142410646

Publisher: Puffin Books, 2008

Synopsis

We all come in different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, skinny, or round. Your body is your own, and you need to take care of it. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply time for a change, this book is the perfect catalyst to get readers moving. Vibrant, fun-filled illustrations and an encouraging text explain the many great reasons to exercise, from making new friends to going new places, or just because it’s good for your body. Nancy Carlson’s gleeful, kid-friendly story is sure to make readers young and old get up and exercise!

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Carlson is an illustrator and author of children's book. Her specialty is teaching kids to feel good about themselves and others. She lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. She and her husband, Barry McCool, have three children, two dogs, and a cat. Nancy loves nature and spends as much time outdoors as possible, running, biking and birdwatching. Besides writing and illustrating children's books, she designs posters, t-shirts, caps, greeting cards and other specialty items, which are marketed across the country through McCool Unlimited, Inc. and available though Nancy's on-line catalogue.

From Booklist:

PreS-K. In this colorful picture book, Carlson speaks to children directly, urging them to take care of their bodies by getting some exercise. She enumerates the parts of the body helped by exercise and names several other benefits, such as enjoying athletic achievements, learning sportsmanship, and making new friends. The helpful statement "Exercise burns up the junky food you sometimes eat" is undermined somewhat by the large illustration and comparatively lengthy description of a particular example: "a triple chocolate, caramel, marshmallow cream sundae with extra whipped cream, and a cherry on top"; but this passage is sure to bring a response when the book is read aloud in the classroom. Bright and sassy, the clearly delineated drawings with vivid washes provide a light, sometimes-comical tone that makes the lessons easier to take. With a short, simple text and a cheerful look, this will suit preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for an accessible book on exercise. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0142410640
• ISBN 13: 9780142410646
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32