Get Up and Go! - Hardcover

Carlson, Nancy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670059811 ISBN 13: 9780670059812

Publisher: Viking Juvenile, 2006

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 has written and illustrated many beloved books for young readers. She lives with her family in Minnesota.

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: Viking Juvenile
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0670059811
• ISBN 13: 9780670059812
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Carlson Nancy