This book is adorable. I love the vast representation of characters and the repeating phrase will make it fun for kids to join in (would be great for storytime). The illustrations are bright and cheerful, too.

Going Up is a super cute picture book with great illustrations! The book was short and sweet, and it had lots of representation, especially Olive, the birthday girl who uses a wheelchair. Going Up's message is to come together with those who look different than you, which is something that every child should be able to learn. I loved it!

I was unable to download this book to my kindle. I will still purchase for my daughter's upon its release

Going Up! is an adorable picture book about Sophie and all of her apartment building neighbors going up the elevator to the top floor - and Olive's birthday celebration. Vibrant illustrations, funny situations and all around good times are had as everyone squeezes in the elevator.

This slightly claustrophobic picture book is rather cute, showing a community of friends all gathering together for a birthday party as the elevator takes them up to the tenth floor.

The story is told by Sophie, who goes to the party with her dad. They live on the first floor, so they take their cookies that they baked and get into the elevator. As they stop at each floor, more and more friends get on. And they're a diverse bunch. There's the Santucci brothers, who look like aging rockers (but who also love cats and knitting); the Habib family, whose grandkids are dressed as superheroes and carrying a South Asian snack to share; the Flores family, which includes an adolescent boy in a tutu; and even Arnie, who plays the bass and wears orange Crocs. Ignoring the weight limit on the elevator, the group eventually makes it up to the tenth floor and the party begins!

There are lots of cute details in the illustrations. This is a book that you'll probably want to look at more than once, just to make sure you see everything. The story is simple, but the concept is done quite well.

Overall, this is a pleasant picture book with a diverse cast and a joyous premise. Who doesn't love a party with friends?

This is already on the shopping list! What a beautifully illustrated book, showing so many different people, all sharing a lift up to the tenth floor for a birthday party.

On each floor, the lift stops and someone else gets in. Nobody complains about being squashed as the lift becomes more full, everyone is greeted warmly and excited to go to the party.

This book is perfect for showing how we can all seem different but are the same inside and all have different, equally valuable things to contribute. It's just a shame I have to wait so long before I can get a hard copy!