12 Days of Richard Simmons

by Penguin Young Readers

Overview

Celebrate the holidays with Richard Simmons!

Celebrate the holidays with fitness legend Richard Simmons! This gift book is perfect as a stocking stuffer for fans who like to disco sweat to the Christmas oldies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593520598
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,078,336
Product dimensions:	6.05(w) x 5.82(h) x 0.42(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

08/12/2022

Gr 1–4—Fans of Simmons's Sweating to the Oldies, and other fitness videos will be excited about this holiday book. It follows the format of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," starting with "On the first day of Fitness, my true love sent to me… A Healthy Way to Start the Day!" Readers will find entertaining the items from Simmons's previous fitness programs woven throughout the anthem. Humorous photographs and catchy phrases can be found all through the book, which ends with the inspirational message, "Work hard, take care of yourself, and you'll be just fine." This may inspire longtime fans, as well as new fans, to learn to enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle. VERDICT Not recommended for libraries. This quick read is a novelty gift for Richard Simmons fans.—Megan Honeycutt

School Library Journal

2022-08-17
Get ready to become a holiday sweater.

And of course we mean sweater as in “one who perspires” because Simmons, the home-aerobics guru who brought us Sweatin’ to the Oldies, returns with a holiday-themed book designed to promote healthy living. The book parodies “The Twelve Days of Christmas” but with a shift in lyrics: “On the fifth day / of fitness, / my true love sent to me... / FIVE DOLPHIN SHORTS! // Four Healthy Meals / Three DVD Sets, / Two Double Touches, / and a Healthy Way / to start the day!” Caregivers may have to explain some parts of the book to young readers, such as what dolphin shorts are, what a DVD is, what double touches are, and who Simmons is. While that may seem laborious, it’s OK, because young readers really aren’t going to read this anyway. The graphics feature promotional images of Simmons from various points in his career—a few of which will make readers appreciate how far Photoshop has come—with clip-art holiday additions, like a Santa hat or a candy cane. A few photos are reused in the book, which cheapens the overall effect. This title is perfect if you’re in need of a funny gift for a white elephant present swap or if you’re looking for a great gift for a camp-loving adult friend. Hopefully, they’ll gift you a book that will appeal to children. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

It’s 12 days too many. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews