I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!

Written by Dr. Seuss · Illustrated by James Stevenson

A boy defies all efforts to get him out of bed. What will it take?

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48 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 450L

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Bookroo's summary

In this whimsical tale, a determined boy refuses to leave his bed, no matter the commotion outside. Alarm clocks, barking dogs, and even the Marines can't budge him. As the world tries to wake him, readers will wonder: what will finally get him up? With playful rhymes and lively illustrations, this story captures the universal struggle of resisting the morning. Will the boy's resolve hold, or will something unexpected finally stir him? Dive into this delightful adventure and find out!

From the publisher

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.

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