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Summary
Summary
Establishing patterns of a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep helps children stay physically active, make friends, learn well, and enjoy emotional health--all of which lead to greater happiness. Children's health and confidence can increase as they become more aware of their own unique bodies and abilities, and as they incorporate the self-care principles presented in this warm and encouraging book. A section for adults includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about being healthy at home, at school, and in childcare.
Being the Best Me!® Series
From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® series comes a one-of-a-kind character development series that helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait and includes discussion questions, activities, and additional information adults can use to reinforce the concepts with children. Filled with diversity, these read-aloud books will be welcome in all settings.
Author Notes
Janet S. Fox writes award-winning fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults but has won fans of all ages. Her newest novel, The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle (Viking, 2016), has received starred reviews from Kirkus , Booklist , and Publishers Weekly . She received an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2010. Janet, her husband, and their energetic dog live in Bozeman, Montana, where they enjoy the mountain vistas.
Reviews (1)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-This latest installment of the series discusses how children can make healthy choices with their families and develop positive habits as they grow. The book takes a broad view on health, discussing healthy eating, exercise, drinking water, and sleep-and their importance to growth and development. To convey these themes, the text follows a young girl as she gardens, makes nutritious meals, exercises outside, and prepares to get a full night's rest. Short, simple sentences, which connect each healthy habit with its positive impact on body and mind, effectively communicate these fairly complex themes for young children. Each self-care principle is reinforced through Allen's bright and engaging illustrations. A page about eating fruits and vegetables, for instance, emphasizes how good foods affect how children grow, think, and feel, alongside an image of the girl growing her food in the family garden. A helpful educator's guide is also included, which features vocabulary words, discussion questions, games, and activities. VERDICT An approachable introduction to health, nutrition, and self-care concepts for early readers. A good addition for collections.-Kathryn Justus, New Hartford Public School Library, CT © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
