I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! facts for kids
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| Author | Dr. Seuss James Stevenson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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October 12, 1987 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 978-0394892177 |
| Preceded by | You're Only Old Once! |
| Followed by | The Tough Coughs as He Ploughs the Dough |
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today! is a fun children's book. It was written by Theodor Geisel, who is better known as Dr. Seuss. The pictures in the book were drawn by James Stevenson. Random House published this book on October 12, 1987.
Contents
What's the Story About?
This book tells the tale of a boy who decides he will not get out of bed. He loves his soft pillow and warm bed. He says that nothing can make him get up.
Who Tries to Wake Him?
The boy believes his family cannot wake him. He also thinks the police and even his neighbours cannot make him move. He even says the news media and the U.S. Marines would fail. They try many different noisemakers to get him up.
What Happens in the End?
Finally, his family understands he is serious about staying in bed. They decide to give his breakfast egg to a policeman. The boy had joked about giving the egg back to the hen earlier. The policeman happily eats the egg right there on the bedroom floor.
Who Wrote This Book?
Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, was a famous American writer and cartoonist. He wrote over 60 books for children. His books are known for their rhymes and imaginative characters. He wanted to make reading fun for kids.
About the Illustrator
James Stevenson was also a well-known American author and illustrator. He worked on many children's books. His drawings often have a playful and humorous style. He helped bring Dr. Seuss's story to life with his pictures.
