Get Up and Go! - Hardcover

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

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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