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| Author | Dr. Seuss |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | James Stevenson |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | October 12, 1987 |
| Publication place | United States of America |
| 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 children's book written by Dr. Seuss and illustrated by James Stevenson. It was published by Random House on October 12, 1987. It is the only Dr. Seuss book not to be illustrated by Seuss himself. The book is told from the perspective of a boy who decides not to get out of bed as his family and neighbors try to convince him to get up. Audio versions have been released, including a cassette tape in 1988 and an audiobook read by the actor Jason Alexander in 2003.