Go-Go Guys

Fans of insomnia? Rejoice! Sleepy parents? Beware.

Its simple, repetitive, and playful nature will entertain prereaders in addition to serving those beginning to read on their own. This wild read certainly won't soothe little ones to sleep, but they'll have a blast go-go-going with these irrepressible tots

Gr 1-2--Three mischievous, rambunctious, and utterly outrageous little ones lay in bed and declare that they are the "Go-Go Guys" with Go-Go and that they never sleep. They aren't interested in counting sheep and would rather race around in cars or even UFOs; since this isn't possible from their bedroom, they need to escape. Fortunately, a huge wrecking ball (driven by the sheep they aren't interested in counting) comes crashing down on their home and sends them into outer space. The Go-Go guys are elated! They end up on the moon and drive around on various and colorful contraptions. All is wonderful until the moon itself commands them to stop and orders them to blast back to bed. The Go-Go guys return home but promise that next time they are going to Mars. A zany sense of humor permeates this book, giving the cast wonderful energy and spirit. The panel format offers a comic-book vibe that will appeal to young readers. The rhyming text, sound effects, and delightful illustrations make this a shoe-in for a high-octane story hour. VERDICT Highly recommended for purchase.--Amy Nolan

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This latest from the impish imagination of Watkins (Tiny Cedric) stars a trio of Weeble-esque kids portrayed with various skin tones, gaping mouths, and close-set eyes that are determined not to blink. They share a bed, a resistance to sleep, and "Go-Go brains" that "GO...// BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!" Together, they emphatically express an earnest desire: "We're tired of counting/ sheep... and stars.// We want to race around/ in cars!" Soon liberated by a gang of sheep who helpfully smash their house to bits (one entire, bright orange spread is devoted to the wrecking ball's "KABOOM"), the guys ingeniously fashion a rocket ship from the floating debris and point it toward the moon. Commandeering goofy lunar roving vehicles, they engage in "BEEP! BEEP! Booping!// Smashing! Bashing! Loop-de-looping!" until the vexed and tired moon tells the zoomers to "STOP VROOMING!" and "BLAST OFF TO BED!" Which they do... for a few pages, anyway. With so much visual energy and off-kilter beauty on offer, readers may find their hearts beating faster--every spread exudes a no-grown-ups-in-sight sense of mischief and a magnificent feeling of energetic certitude. Ages 6-9. Agent: Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio. (Sept.)

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