Preschool/Primary (to K) "... colorful picture book, Carlson (urges children) to take care of their bodies by getting... exercise. She enumerates... parts of the body helped by exercise and names... other benefits... The helpful statement "Exercise burns up... junky food..." is undermined somewhat by the large illustration and... lengthy description of a... sundae... but this passage is sure to bring a response when... book is read aloud... Bright and sassy... clearly delineated drawings with vivid washes provide a light, sometimes comical tone... makes the lessons easier to take... short, simple text and... cheerful look... " - Booklist, Dec 1/05.
Preschool/Primary (to K) "... colorful picture book, Carlson (urges children) to take care of their bodies by getting... exercise. She enumerates... parts of the body helped by exercise and names... other benefits... The helpful statement "Exercise burns up... junky food..." is undermined somewhat by the large illustration and... lengthy description of a... sundae... but this passage is sure to bring a response when... book is read aloud... Bright and sassy... clearly delineated drawings with vivid washes provide a light, sometimes comical tone... makes the lessons easier to take... short, simple text and... cheerful look... " - Booklist, Dec 1/05.
