I am not going to get up today!
by Dr. Seuss
Tandem Library 1987
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- independence
- stubbornness vs. responsibility
- family and home
- morning routines
- humor and wordplay
- community
About this book
A determined child declares he is not getting out of bed—no matter who tries to wake him up. Told in Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes, the silly escalation of wake-up attempts keeps kids laughing while repeating familiar phrases that build reading confidence. Perfect for beginning readers, it captures the everyday tug-of-war over mornings in a playful, relatable way. Families enjoy the humor, rhythm, and big, bold illustrations that make read-alouds lively.
Setting: a child’s bedroom and neighborhood, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is I am not going to get up today! right for my child?
Yes — I am not going to get up today! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.8, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include independence, stubbornness vs. responsibility, family and home.
How long does it take to read I am not going to get up today!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, I am not going to get up today! takes around 7m to finish. The book has 530 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does I am not going to get up today! have an AR quiz?
Yes — I am not going to get up today! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is I am not going to get up today!?
I am not going to get up today! has an AR reading level of 1.8, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.