| George Upside Down | 
 enlarge | Author: Meghan Mccarthy
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1598175
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 9.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 0670036080
EAN: 9780670036080
ASIN: 0670036080
Publication Date: March 10, 2003
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Product Description
George likes lots of things-reading, watching TV, and painting pictures. The only thing is, he likes to do them upside down. Which isn't a problem, for him. It's more of a problem for his parents, his teacher, his tutor, the school nurse, and the principal-to name a few. Finally a meeting is called in the principal's office while George waits (upside down) outside. But what's taking so long? George peeks in and he can hardly believe his eyes. Everyone is upside down! Suddenly being upside down doesn't seem so cool anymore. What's George to do?
Combining Life Saver-bright colors with an appealingly quirky story, Meghan McCarthy somersaults into children's books with this captivating picture book debut.
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 Good - But Needs Help Toward the End December 5, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has a fun and amusing concept, particularly appropriate for kids since I've never known one who didn't like to be upside down at some age(s) - a habit that can sometimes be annoying and/or create problems for adults. (I'm unaware of another kids book whose main character is an "upside-downer" like George). The book also has amusing, brightly colored, naive/childlike illustrations that are very "kid -friendly." I really liked the first 2/3 of the book -introducing George, aged approximately 5, and demonstrating how he who loves to be upside down no matter what he's doing. This includes riding on a swing, playing the trumpet, painting pictures, reading a book, watching TV, playing with his yo-yo, and dreaming (he's always upside down in his dreams). The problem is that he also likes to be upside down when he's riding in the car, eating with his family, and attending school. His parents, his teacher, his tutor, his school nurse.
However, I have some problems with the execution of the ending. It could probably be solved with by clearer or more illustrations, text or both. There are just some things that aren't clear near and at the end where George gets cured of his "upside down" habit, but replaces it with another one. For that reason, I'd only recommend it for kids that are particularly enjoying an "upside down" phase and then it needs to be pre-read by the story reader and some explanantion added.
George Upside Down November 6, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
George likes to do things upside down. Convincing George to conform to the right-side-up way of life is proving to be a bit of a challenge for George's parents, his teacher, school nurse and principal... Until they all decide to outsmart George by joining him in his upside-down antics. Using colorful cartoon-type drawings with humorously expressive eyes, McCarthy conveys both the fun of boyhood and a child's struggle toward individuality. Young readers are sure to identify with this topsy turvy tale!
 George, George, George April 18, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The bad news is my children now think it's great fun to imitate George, and to hang upside down from various fixtures and pieces of furniture. The good news is that we can't help but laugh. George's story is silly, sweet and a delight to share with young readers. The illustrations are fabulous. Even my two year old is engrossed by McCarthy's bold drawings. It makes for a great read aloud to groups of kids, since the pictures can be enjoyed from a bit of a distance. This would make for some great comic relief in the classroom -just set the ground rules first, no hanging upside down!
Vibrant, witty, and charming! April 13, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
George is lovable, and the artwork is bold and imaginative. Definitely a book kids will want read again and again.SO much fun!
Praise for George April 13, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a teacher and a parent, and this book is a hit at school and at home. George Upside Down is certainly one of the best stories of 2003. My kids adore the bright pictures and humorous story. George is a wonderful book -- read right side up and even upside down as my kids have tried!
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