Hey! Wake Up! [Board book]

Sandra Boynton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Boynton on Board

Boynton is back! Joining Barnyard Dance! and Birthday Monsters!, here is Hey! Wake Up! a good-morning book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create.

Yawn.

Stretch.

Touch your toes.

Shimmy shimmy shimmy,

Wiggle your nose.

Just watch out for the broccoli stew. (Ew.)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Two rhyming board books that present familiar concepts. The first one introduces morning activities such as yawning, stretching, breakfast, getting dressed, and playtime. The second title looks at the various sleep outfits that the endearing creatures put on before joining a pajama party: "Pajammy to the left. Pajammy to the right.-Everybody's wearing them for dancing tonight." Everyone finally settles down, the lights are turned out, and wishes are shared for a hushed good night. Boynton's characters are as lovable as ever, all with expressions sure to win over toddlers.
Olga R. Barnes, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

The Boynton Board books are compact treasures just right for little kids. Each book is replete with full-color drawings and comes with a die-cut cover. Also in the series are: PAJAMA TIME!, a good-night companion book; BIRTHDAY MONSTERS!, filled with monsters wreaking havoc; BARNYARD DANCE!, a sing-along book set on the farm; ONE, TWO, THREE!, a counting book presented by various animals; OH MY OH MY OH DINOSAURS!, a counting book presented by various animals.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761119760
• ISBN-13: 978-0761119760
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Sandra Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated more than forty books for both children and adults, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and four music albums. Although she does not license her characters to be redrawn or adapted, she has herself designed???for various companies???calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jaunty rhythms for the kiddies., January 11, 2004

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My Uncle Stu (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hey! Wake Up! (Board book)

I love these books. My daughter loves these books. Boynton's books are cutsie-poosie for the kiddies, and they are hard to read without starting to sing.

There was one part that made me uncomfortable, though. I know this is going to sound hyper-sensitive, but it bummed me out when the narrator tells the little rabbit that he's too small for basketball. The book goes on to tell the elephant: "You're too big to use the swings, you should go do big guy things." The elephant looks despondent on the swing, like an eight-year-old with a glandular problem being teased by adults who think he's twelve. It made me a little sad. Why can't the rabbit play basketball and why can't the elephant ride a swing with the other kids? But, I know, it's just a kids book, I'm definitely missing the point, but I can't help what it made me think.

But your kid will love it. The rhythms are jaunty and fun. Enjoy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chewably Good, June 8, 2001

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J Moe (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hey! Wake Up! (Board book)

Fun to look at, fun to chew. Not boring for Dad to read aloud even after the 140th time.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Concept by a favorite author., June 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hey! Wake Up! (Board book)

I love the concept of this book: there are so many bed time books but this is the first wake up book I have seen. I read it to my children every morning when they wake up. It's great because now we have a morning routine that includes reading as well. It is a little long for them now, but they will grow into it soon.

The pictures are great and the text is very funny as well.