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Get Up and Go! invites children in the 3‑plus age group to replace screen time with active play. The book uses bright, engaging illustrations and supportive language to celebrate exercise, friendship, and healthy habits. It reminds young readers that everyone, regardless of shape or size, has a body to care for and can enjoy moving through games, sports, and simple everyday activities.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nancy L. Carlson
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