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GET UP AND GO!
Author: Stuart J. Murphy
​Illustrator: Diane Greenseid

Number of pages: 31
Publisher: HarperCollins (USA)
First published in: 1996
Format: Picturebook

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (MathStart)

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Synopsis by the author/publisher
The puppy is worried. Will his Little Girl be ready to go to school on time? First, there is a five-minute snuggle with Teddy. Then another three minutes spent washing up, and eight minutes for breakfast. And there's still so much more to do! Pup creates a colorful timeline to help keep track. Constructing and interpreting timelines helps children determine elapsed time using such skills as adding on to find sums.

“Then 8 minutes to eat - I like breakfast the most. I only wish that you'd toss me some toast. Now 2 minutes extra to give Sammie a treat. Dog snacks are great. I'm ready to eat. She's going upstairs and still has a lot to do. I'd better keep track of these minutes, too.”

Recommended age range: 
5+ years old 

Relevant mathematics topics: 
Time Telling & Days of the Week 

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