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Elementary Physical Education,

Physical Activity, Wellness
Books and Board Games

book enchanted tree book

This new book, "Kids Running", by Carol Goodrow is out.

Click on the this link www.kidsrunning.com for ordering information.

Take a look at The Enchanted Tree.

Join Flossie Flamingo and her fabulous friends, Tootsie Turtle, Cranky Craig Crocodile and Happy Henry Hyena

on a magical journey. Together, and making new friends along the way, they discover a magical tree, a rainbow

and learn the importance of both healthy eating and exercise.

As of January 30, 2008, I have collected 215 Books on Physical Activity and Wellness subjects. Please email Huey Pearson at: hpearson@escambia.k12.fl.us if you have a comment or a book that you have used in the area of Health, Physical Education, Phyiscal Activty, Nutrition and/or Safety. I would enjoy hearing about how you are using these types of books in your program

or at your school.

Click here to find some tips on getting started, successful strategies and resources for Childrens Books on Physical Education,

Physical Activity and Wellness into my curriculum. You can click here to find some of our 4th grade students reading to their Kindergarten Reading Buddies. You can also find information about our school's "Welcome to The Family Reading Road Trip!

The following Books were added since the month of July, 2006. Click on the name of the book for additional information.

Cow Makes a Difference - Todd Aaron Smith

The Enchanted Tree - Donna Heller

Vegetable Soup/the Fruit Bowl: The Nutritional Abc's/A Contest Among the Fruit - Dianne Warren

Willy the Wizard - Anthony Browne

Airball - L.D. Harkrader

Junk Food June - Lydia M. Lacy

We Are Girls That Love To Run - Brianna K. Grant

Some Things Are Scary (No Matter How Old You Are) - Florence Parry Heide

Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud - Linda J. Hawkins

His Finest Hour - David Neuhaus

Hit the Ball Duck - Jez Alborough

Nate the Great and the Stolen Base - Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

The Couch Potato Caper - Doug Peterson

Being Active (Healthy Eating My Pyramid) - Marci C. Schuh

I Will Never NOT EVER Eat a Tomato - Lauren Child

Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids- Carol Mccloud

Belina and the Glass Slipper - Amy Young

The Gulps - Rosemary Wells

Mytrle the Hurdler And Her Pink and Purple, Polka-Dotted Girdle- Marybeth Dillon-Butler

Courage-Bernard Waber

Smoking Stinks!!-Kim Gosselin

Girl Wonder - A Baseball Story in Nine Innings-Deborah Hopkinson

Pooh's Little Fitness Book-A.A. Milne

Inside Your Outside-Tish Rabe

Oh the Things That You Can Do That Are Good for You-Tish Rabe

The Busy Body Book-Lizzy Rockwell

Think Big!-Nancy Carlson

Loudmouth George and the Big Race-Nancy Carlson

Louanne Pig in Making the Team-Nancy Carlson

Arnie and the Skateboard Gang-Nancy Carlson

Little T Learns to Share-Terrell Owens

7 Secrets Of Highly Successful Kids-Peter Kuitenbrouwer

Don`t Give Up, Charlie Brown!-Charles M. Schulz

The Dot-Peter H. Reynolds

Get Up and Go!-Nancy L. Carlson

Unstoppable Me! 10 Ways to Soar Through Life-Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me- Jean E. Pendziwol

A Race Against Time (Nancy Drew – Girl Detective)
Carolyn Keene/Paperback/Published 2004/ISBN 0689865678

Nancy and her friends compete in a huge bike race. But when the money that's been raised is stolen, Nancy's
on the trail of a thief.

Airball is a quirky combination of The Mighty Ducks meets Captain Underpants with a sideline story involving the search for a biological

father. An untalented group of seventh-grade boys gets the chance to meet its small Kansas town's basketball hero when his jersey is retired

at a University of Kansas game. Fearful of being embarrassed by their poor playing, the school board refuses to let the team go unless it starts

winning its games. To improve the boys' concentration, Coach tapes over the windows and makes the boys practice in their underwear. His

strategy works, but not enough to win while wearing uniforms. Geeky team captain Kirby Nickel convinces his teammates at their first halftime

to play in their briefs. They do, they win, and continue to do so throughout the story. Kirby's real goal is to convince the famous NBA player that

he is, in fact, Kirby's father. The boy has amassed a drawer of evidence that points toward his conclusion. Though unrealistic on several fronts, the

When it's springtime in Pleasant Valley, it's time for the Pleasant Valley Ducks to PLAY BALL. And who
better to coach the team than ever-talented Albert, star of Albert's Thanksgiving. Albert sets the line-up,
and the game is on with all of the fun--on and off the field--that such a sparkling day entails.

Albert the Running Bear's Exercise Book
Barbara Isenberg/Marjorie Jaffe/Diane de Groat (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1984

Albert, the famous Running Bear, is out-of-shape. But his new friend Violet, a former stunt bear, comes
to his rescue--she teaches him how to exercise.

Angelina Ballerina
Datharine Holabird, Helen Craig (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2000/ISBN 1584856556

Angelina, the little mouse, loves to dance--in her bedroom, at school, in the kitchen, even in her sleep!
Luckily, her parents understand her dream of being a ballerina, and before long, Angelina is practicing
and performing to her heart's content. Illustrations.

This is story with a moral acted out by animals instead of people. Arnie, the cat, has just received a new

skateboard. His friend, Tina, the beaver, encourages Arnie to join her at the park where the "experts" ride

their skateboards. Arnie is impressed with all their showmanship, but he falls flat when he tries some of the

tricks. Later, when one of the skateboard gang challenges the others to a dangerous stunt, Arnie comes to

his senses and urges everyone to return to a safer mode of skateboarding.

Arthur Makes the Team
Little, Brown and Company/ Paperback/ Published1998

Arthur worries that he won't be able to play little league baseball as well as all his friends and faces
lots of teasing until someone discovers teamwork.

Baseball Balleina
Kathryn Cristaldi, Abby Carter (Illustrator)/ Paperback/ Published1992

A shortstop in a tutu? Not if she can help it! Forced by her mother into taking ballet lessons,
a die-hard tomboy discovers that there's team spirit at the barre as well as on the baseball diamond.

Baseball Saved Us
Ken Mochizuiki, Dom Lee (Illustrator)/Paperback / Published 1993

Despondent over the harsh conditions of a World War II internment camp, a young Japanese-American
boy and his father build a baseball diamond and form a league so that the internees will have something
to look forward to--even if only for nine innings.

Beans Baker, Number 5 (Step Into Reading, Step 3)
Richard Torrey/Paperback/Published 2001/ISBN 0307463354

When he is given an unlucky uniform number, Beans Baker considers giving up baseball rather than face
kidding from the other players.

Rich L. Torrey, Richard L. Torrey (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2006/ISBN 0375828397

When Beans hurts his leg in soccer practice right before the big championship game, his best friend

Chester thinks it's all his fault! Beans may not be able to play in the game, but he can still play an

These books foster body and health awareness. Bright, full-page color photographs show children of various ethnicities demonstrating

the concepts suggested in the texts. Sentences are simple, with plenty of repetition. Nonreaders will be able to get the messages from the

pictures, which feature sound forms of exercise, show when to drink water, and depict nutritious snacks. Although a picture in Active

shows a boy riding a bike that is too big for him, most of the photos are engaging and realistic. These titles promote the MyPyramid™

government Web site and suggest FactHound as a safe source for links to additional information.

When Belinda wins the lead in the ballet Cinderella, her competitor, Miss Lola Mudge, is not happy. After all, Lola

has the perfect-sized feet for the role, and she always gets what she wants. In a move worthy of an evil stepsister, she

locks Belinda in a closet on opening night and takes over her part. But right before the ball scene, Belinda is rescued

by the fairy godmother dancer and rejoins the production. The usurper continues to masquerade as Cinderella but there

is no denying that the big glass slippers meant for Belinda will not fit her tiny feet. The heroine reclaims her rightful place

on stage, and the thwarted girl quits dancing and finds her true calling as a hockey player. The illustrations give a real feel

for the ballet while portraying the action and the characters' varied emotions. Young's third Belinda story is a highly enjoyable

and original mix of the Cinderella fairy tale and ballet, and a true case of the shoe fitting.

Once there was a ballerina named Belinda and she loved to dance. She went to dancing school every
day and practiced very hard. But Belinda had a big problem. Actually, Belinda had two big problems:
her left foot and her right foot.

In this follow-up to "Belinda the Ballerina," all of Paris is abuzz because Belinda is expected to dance
in the city. But when Belinda's extra-large ballet shows wind up in Pago Pago by mistake, she and
another young ballerina hit the streets to find a new pair.

Bicycle Rider
Mary Scioscia, Ed Young (Illustrator) /Paperback/ Published1983

This book "is based on a real character, the . . . black bicycle racer Marshall Taylor, who won national
and international championships when bicycle racing was a popular spectator sport at the turn of the century.
Scioscia has made a . . . family story of an incident in which the young Marshall, working as an errand
boy at a bicycle store in an Indiana town, is encouraged by the owner to enter his first race--and Marshall
wins the annual Indianapolis ten-mile bicycle race. . . . Grades two to four."

Ernie was hoping for a sleek new racing bike for his birthday, not a big, secondhand
yellow clunker. But the laughter of the other kids doesn't stop Ernie from racing…or
Proving that it's determination, not the bike, that makes a winner!

Brothers of the Knight
Debbie Allen/Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) /Paperback/Published 1999

Reverend Knight can't understand why his twelve sons' sneakers are torn to threads each and every
morning, and the boys aren't talking. They know their all-night dancing wouldn't fit with their father's
image in the community.

Alan Durant, Annabel Hudson(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 0753457970

Brown Bear asks Bunny and Chimp to help him exercise. How's Brown Bear going to get in shape?

Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move.

Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you

on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes

will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more

sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree

that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this

I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence
Michael Jordan/ Hardback/ Published 1994/ISBN 0062511904

Jordan shows how to set goals and overcome obstacles, confront fear and self-doubt, be a leader

Chicken Little steps up to the plate to show everyone what he’s really made of. Will he succeed-or

From start to finish this engaging story and its lively illustrations keep an exciting pace. CoCo

shows us that through hard work, determination and fun anyone can accomplish their goals -

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn that laziness doesn't pay.

Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. Laura Carrot has been taken prisoner by the laziest

Veggies ever the Couch Potatoes. This may be the Mess Detectives' most dangerous case yet. How will they save Laura from the lazy

spuds? Don't be a couch potato, too - open the book to find out! Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry battle

Curious George Flies a Kite
Margret Rey, H.A. Rey (Picture) /Paperback/ Published 1958

Curious George finds himslef in trouble again, but he saves the day like always!! That monkey could

get himself out of a maximum security prison if he tried hard enough and he did enough good deeds!

Daniel Pinkwater, Jill Pinwater(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2006/ISBN 0761452206

When ballet instructor Madame Swoboda refuses to accept Larry, an enormous polar bear, as a pupil in

the children's ballet class, he refuses to admit defeat. With a band of bruin brothers who are, like him,

entranced by the possibilities of expressing themselves through dance, Larry forms a ballet company

D.W. graduates from a tricycle to her first two-wheeler and under
Arthur's careful guidance learns the basics of bicycle safety.

Arnold's funniest book yet reintroduces the nervous hero from "Parts" and "More Parts" while also

depicting more than 100 body-part idioms. Kids won't be able to keep a straight face as they enjoy

Yankee Irving grew up in the show of Yankee Stadium, where his father worked as a janitor.

One day, Babe Ruth's lucky bat, Darlin', is stolen--and Yankee's father is accused of the crime!

As Larry plays for his home town football team his dad is a very busy lawer and never has time

to watch his sons football games. So Larry writes to a pro football player and he becomes pretty

close to this player. But as Larry is wrihting to Yancey Footes his letters stop coming, so he ties

to found out why. Meanwhile this weird guy in a black trenchcoat is spying on his team practice.

Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2006/ISBN 0670060992

A New Bike! Froggy can't wait to go for a ride. but first Dad has to put on the horn. Then he has to

put on the bell. At last Froggy's ready to go. But wait--Froggy doesn't know how to ride a bike!

Get up and Go!
by Nancy L. Carlson, Nancy L. Carlson (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2006/ISBN 0670059811

Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply time for a change, this book is the perfect catalyst to

get readers moving. Vibrant, fun-filled illustrations and an encouraging text explain the many great

reasons to exercise, from making new friends to going new places, or just because it’s good for your

body. Nancy Carlson’s gleeful, kid-friendly story is sure to make readers young and old get up and

exercise! "The formation of a healthy self-image, the cornerstone of a happy and successful life, is

Deborah Hopkinson, Terry Widener (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published Reprint 2006/ISBN 1416913939

Grade 1-3-A fictional picture book based on the life of Alta Weiss, who at the age of 17 was the first female to

pitch baseball for a semipro all-male team, the Vermilion Independents. Hopkinson does an outstanding job of

highlighting the young woman's drive and ambition, not letting gender interfere with her goals. "Just sign me up,

Coach.- And as sure as `Strike Out' is my middle name, I guarantee you'll sell lots of tickets. Folks are curious to

see a girl play." Time divisions within the story are indicated by a ball-and-bat insignia showing the first through

The Great Bicycle Race Mystery #76 (The Boxcar Children Series)
Gertrude Chandler Warner/Paperback/Published 2000/ISBN 0807530492

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their
grandfather, and they have joined a bicycle race!

The Gym Day Winner
Grace Maccarone, Betsy Lewin (Illustrator) /Paperback/ Published 1996

During gym at school, Sam always comes in last, but a great basketball shot turns
him into the hero of the day.

The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler, Jared Lee (Pictures) / Paperback/ Published 1994

From the zany, bestselling series that has sold more than 200,000 copes comes a hilarious new
picture book. If young readers thought the Teacher and the Principal from the Black Lagoon were scary,
wait until they see the gym teacher! This third book explores a youngster's fear of meeting a new
teacher . . . a gym teacher called Coach Kong!

Finklehopper Frog
Irene Livingston, Brain Lies (Illustrator) / Hardback/Published 2003

Everybody's jogging and Finklehopper Frog wants to join the crowd. First he needs a jogging
suit -- the most dazzling, the most ROCKIN' jogging suit anybody's ever seen! Pretty soon,
poor Finklehopper doesn't feel so hopped-up about his new hobby. But a wise friend helps him
discover that sometimes you've just got to bop to the beat of your own drummer.

Finklehopper Frog Cheers
Irene Livingston, Brain Lies (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2005/ISBN 1582461384

In these further adventures of the sweet amphibian, Finklehopper Frog worries that the local bullies might
make fun of his favorite hat at the town picnic. Should Finklehopper stay home and avoid the confrontation
altogether? Meanwhile, his pal Ruby Rabbit is up against some tough competition in the annual hopping race.
Luckily for Finklehopper and Ruby, facing fears and learning the value of good sportsmanship is a lot easier
with a friend by your side.

Franklin's Bicycle Helmet
Paulette Bourgeois/ Paperback/ Published 2000

Franklin can hardly wait to show off his cool new bicycle helmet at the Bike Safety Rally. But before
the rally, he overhears Fox and Beaver making fun of his helmet. Now he's ashamed! Some words of
encouragement from Rabbit help him put things in perspective -- he likes the helmet, and he's going to
wear it!

Franklin and the Computer
Sharon Jennings, Brenda Clark/Paperback/Published 2003

Franklin loves playing Beaver's new computer game, Dam Builders. One day, Franklin finds himself alone
when all of his friends are at the pond. They're thrilled when Franklin joins them, and he realizes spending
time with friends is the most fun thing to do.

Franklin Plays Hockey
Scholastic, Inc./Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 0439338808

Franklin invites Skunk to join his hockey team, but Skunk isn't very good and the team loses.
Franklin is mad, until he remembers how much he had to practice in the beginning.

Franklin Plays the Game
Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark / Paperback/ Published 1995

Franklin loves to play soccer and with practice he and his teammates learn how to have fun
even if they do not win.

Franklin's Canoe Trip
Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark; Sharon Jennings/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 0439338778

This father/son adventure finds Franklin and Bear on a camping trip with their fathers,
"just like real explorers."

Franklin Rides a Bike
Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark / Paperback/ Published 1997

At the beginning of spring, Franklin and all his friends have training wheels on their bikes.
But soon Franklin is the only one who can't ride without them. Every time he tries he falls down,
and he's beginning to get discouraged. His mom finally convinces him to keep with it, and Franklin
finally rides on his own.

Help! I'M TRAPPED IN MY GYM TEACHER'S BODY
Todd Strasser/ Paperback/ Scholastic, Inc./ 1996

After a freak accident caused Jake Sherman to switch bodies with his muscle-bound gym teacher,
it seemed as if being pumped -up would be the coolest thing in the world. But it's annoying when everyone
thinks you're all brawn and no brains.

The great bicycle race is on, and nothing stands in tricky Ralph’s way! Equipped

with the latest in racing gear, and packing a secret weapon, Ralph can easily zip ahead

of Dudley, diligently peddling his faithful old clunker. But the recourse holds some

dangerous turns for devious Ralph, and a surprising photo finish decides who will

"This brightly illustrated sequel to Duck in the Truck and Duck's Key: Where Can It Be? begins with Duck batting in a pickup

game of baseball. When the ball he hits gets stuck in a tall tree, he tosses up his bat and a glove to knock it down, and soon all

three are caught in the branches. At the story's outset, little Frog is dismissed as too small for ball with his bigger friends, but he

surprises Goat, Sheep, and Duck with a clever play at the story's end. This simple baseball story is a good choice for young children,

who will empathize with Duck's difficulties and savor Frog's moment of triumph."

Offering parents and caregivers a fresh, nonthreatening approach to teaching young children car passenger safety,

this storybook shows kids the importance of riding in the right seat, buckling up, and being a good passenger.

Vivid illustrations, bold colors, and simple lines help tell children the story of Kip and Kayla, two young children

who have a problem: they like to ride in the car, but not in their safety seats. Kip feels he is too old for his child safety

seat, and Kayla wants to be just like her brother. One afternoon their parents take them to a car safety seat checkup.

Kip and Kayla meet new friends and come home with new ideas about what seat is best for each of them and the

Kip can't wait to take swimming lessons. But his sister Kayla is afraid to go in the pool. Kip and Kayla

find that the more they learn about water safety, the more fun they have in the pool. From bathtubs to

swimming pools, children learn skills to stay safe in and around water. There are six books in this series.

They are hard to find. You can also try: www.imsafe.com for additional information.

The I'm Safe! series provides parents with a fresh approach to teaching children valuable life

and safety skills. More than just fun stories, children will be empowered to do something about

their own safety and well-being. Based on extensive interviews with educators, early childhood

experts, pediatricians, parents, their children, day care providers, and children's organizations,

the I'm Safe! approach weaves entertaining stories together with important skills in a way that

young children can grasp and practice them. Kip is very excited about his new bike, but not

about wearing a helmet. This story teaches riding skills for children to keep them safe and smart

Today is Sunday and Izzie is going to the park to take part in the Fun Run. However, her initial

excitment soon turns to disappointment as she realises that running can be hard work as well as fun.

As this amusing Australian picture book begins, we are introduced to a busy Grandpa and a busy

and more adventurous Grandma, who are involved in painting and baking, respectively. Eager to try

new things, Grandma persuades Grandpa to attempt activities such as mountain climbing, spelunking,

Kick, Pass, and Run
Leonard Kessler/ Paperback/ Published 1996/ISBN 0064442101

After observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game.

As the newest addition to the Brooklyn Dodgers, young Roy Tucker's pitching helps pull the team

out of a slump; but, when a freak accident ends his career as a pitcher, he must try to find another

Though she plans to try out for cheerleading, Louanne Pig helps her friend Arnie try out for football,

George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to

Matt Christopher, Robert Henneberger (Illustrator)/JPaperback/Published 1954 (50th Anniversary

Marty loses his lucky baseball bat, and his confidence along with it, and wonders if he will recover both in time to

Matt Christopher (The #1 Sports Series for Kids)
Catherine M. Christopher/Paperback

This is a series of over 60 paperback books entitles Matt Christopher... with a story line such as, Return
of the Home Run Kid. This popular series of books are geared for the 8-12 year old in the areas of
baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, mountain biking, skateboarding, snowboarding, running and dirt biking.

Matt Christopher (Peach Street Mudders Series)
Catherine M. Christopher/Paperback

The action-packed Peach Street Mudders series by Matt Christopher. There were nine titles listed.

Max is a crack baseball player. Saturday mornings he walks with his sister, Lisa, to her dancing school
on his way to the park for his weekly game. One morning Max is early, and Lisa's teacher invites him to
join the class. Max stretches at the barre. He struggles for a split. And before he knows it, he's having fun!
Young ballplayers and ballet dancers will share Max's delight when he discovers that dance class is a great
way to warm up for a home run.

Mia Hamm Winners Never Quit!
Mia Hamm, Carol Thompson(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2004/ISBN 0060740507

From the most recognizable name in women's soccer comes this picture book story about winning and losing,
drawn from Hamm's own childhood experiences, to show youngsters that quitters never win, whether it's on the
field or in the classroom.

Mike and the Bike
Michael Ward, Bob Thomson (Illustrator), Foreword by Lance Armstrong/Published 2005/Hardback/
ISBN 159441498X

"This is a boy whose name is Mike. This is Mike's pride and joy-his bike..." So begins the inspiring tale

of a boy, his best friend, and the adventurous relationship that many children begin when they are young

How could someone like Mick die? He was the kid who freaked out his mom by putting a ceramic

eye in a defrosted chicken, the kid who did a wild dance in front of the whole school--and the kid

who, if only he had worn his bicycle helmet, would still be alive today. But now Phoebe Harte's

twelve-year-old brother is gone, and Phoebe's world has turned upside down. With her trademark

candor and compassion, beloved middle-grade writer Barbara Park tells how Phoebe copes with

Dawn and Dusk Rosenberg are ecstatic when their dad gets tickets to their favorite hockey team's next

game. Then the twins hear one fan will be randomly chosen to shoot a goal for a million dollars. Could

When Eddie Ball finds out about the contest--a chance to win a million dollars just by sinking a foul

shot at the NBA finals--he realizes it could be the end of his family's troubles. But someone is trying

When the city council wants to condemn the decrepit bowling alley, Ouchie and Squishy are

devastated. Then the boys meet Gazebo Zamboni, the rich, reclusive, totally nutty owner of

Bowl-A-Rama. Despite Mr. Z's insistence that the world is ending soon-a ghost told him

so-Ouchie and Squishy manage to convince Mr. Z to keep Bowl-A-Rama open. He allows

the boys to restore the old alley, and even sponsors a million dollar strike contest to bring in

customers. Just when things start looking up, the most nightmarish scenarios of Squishy's

overactive imagination come to life. Someone-or something-wants Bowl-A-Rama's doors

Milly and Molly set off on their bikes to have lunch at noon with Grandma. Of course there are

Milly and Molly's friend Maxter is a TV junkie. But his life is turned around--from small beginnings

in a tree hut, with a view of a football field, to a TV star in the making. It's amazing what exercise can do!

"Here's Mishmash again! This time, our favorite mutt is somewhat overweight and rather lazy.

But fear not, he solves his problem by joining the school marathon. A rib-tickler."

Gertrude Chandler Warner/The Boxcar Children Special #4/Paperback/Published 1995/

Jessie and Violet are selected to play on the local baseball team. Henry got a job helping the coach.

And even Benny has a special role--as batboy. But there's a mystery. A special bat is stolen, and Jessie's

This hilarious companion to the bestselling "Parts" brings back Arnold's neurotic young narrator for

Riding a bike is such a rush for Will Matthews. Soon after he joins a mountain biking club, he's hurtling

down hills, pedaling over mud-churned trails and leaping over rocks and gullies. But he may be moving

Harriet Ziefert/Emily Bolam(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2001/ISBN 0618113576

A delightful comedy narrated by a slightly neurotic yellow Labrador. Murphy has a weight problem, so his

owner, Cheryl, buys a treadmill. After a bit of coercion, he learns to use it and comes to see the benefits of

exercise. After the machine is moved to the porch, he gains the admiration of fellow dogs, his human neighbors,

Jim Aylesworth, Richard Hull(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 1996/ISBN 0689317980

America's a big country full of all sorts of different people. Our hero in this book tells us about a dozen

or so he met during a zany, zigzag trip around the country on his sister's rusty bike. As he says:

Marybeth Dillon-Butler, David Messing(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2005/ISBN 0978507592

Meet Myrtle, a treat-craving, leisure-loving turtle. Her poor eating habits prompt her to wear a girdle to firm up her middle.

But Myrtle decides to exchange her bad habits for good ones and it pays off when she competes in a track meet at

Rosamund's baseball team has a very unusual second base—Oliver’s gloopy purple plastic octopus. But one morning . . . it’s gone!

“Somebody stole second base,” Rosamond tells teammate Nate the Great. With the help of his dog, Sludge, the young detective trails

the missing octopus, picking up clues along the way. It’s not easy to track down a stolen base, and Nate’s hunt leads him to some

"I just don't know what's going on
Or why it has to be.
But every day it's something worse.
What's happening to me."

This amusing story of a little boy whose mother has signed him up for Little League makes for an ideal,

Pellie, in fact, is a little cute duck who takes the reader through the work and the smiles of 26.2 miles.

In running a marathon, Pellie learns lessons that both children and adults can appreciate.

* Plateo the dinosaur is more interested in running than in going to school, until Tort the turtle demonstrates

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish, Wallace Tripp(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1972/ISBN 0064442055

Amelia Bedelia, who knows very little about baseball, stands in for a sick player during a game.

Players in Pigtails
Shana Corey, Rebecca Gibbon (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2003

The authors imagine how one determined girl followed a dream and became a player in the first-ever
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

The Playground Problem
Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon (Illustrator)Scholastic Paperback/Published 2004

There’s a problem on the playground! The boys won’t let the girls play soccer with them during recess. Emma
Is furious! So she figures out a plan to get them to change their minds. And in the end they all learn that the
Best teams are the ones that everyone gets to play on!

Sandi Hill, Dathleen Dunne (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1998/ISBN 1574713361

The book presents seven problems that are commonly seen on the playground. The book presents the problem and

Playing Right Field
Willy Welch, Marc Simont (Illustrator) /Hardcover/ Published 1995

One Saturday afternoon, a young boy laments his less-than-exciting position on the baseball team.
From way out in right field, he daydreams about making a great play like his major league heroes.
Suddenly, he awakens from his reverie to find everyone cheering in his direction, as he makes a
catch better than he could have imagined.

This clever little book takes a lighthearted look at the fitness craze--a' la Winnie-the-Pooh. For those of us whose

favorite exercise is Thinking of Reasons Not To, it offers an endearing reminder that the best exercise is a lot like Pooh--

The Pumpkin Runner
Marsha Diane Arnold, Brad Sneed (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 1998/ISBN 0803721242

Sheep rancher Joshua Summerhayes enters a race from Melbourne to Sydney, and people laugh when he
shows up in his overalls and gumboots, calmly nibbling a pumpkin seed for energy. But then he pulls into the
lead, and folks are forced to sit up and take notice.

The Real Lucky Charm
Charisse K. Richardson, EricVelasquez(Illustrator)/Published 2005/Paperback/ISBN 014240568X

Mia joins a coed basketball team with her twin, Marcus. When she makes a winning basket, she believes her basketball
charm is bringing her luck. In this lively follow-up to The Real Slam Dunk, Mia gets to play some quick-footed games,
while also learning that true luck actually has a lot to do with hard work.

How cold does it have to be before Alaskan kids stay inside for recess? For many schools, if it is colder

than 20 below zero, they stay indoors; otherwise, it's outside for frosty fun! This is is a photo book with text

written from a child's perspective on what kids to during recess at 20 below. We see kids getting ready for

recess putting on layers of outdoor clothing, and then somebody has to go to the bathroom! Going sledding,

swinging, running around outside with frosted-up eyelashes and face masks. Then the aftermath: static hair

after a hat's been pulled off, red cheeks and noses, etc. Young readers will delight in images of peers frolicking

THE RECESS QUEEN
Alexis O'Neil, Laura Huliska-Beith /Hardcover/Published 2002

Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different. Nobody swung until
Mean Jean swung. Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked. Nobody bounced until
Mean Jean bounced. If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em,
lollapaloosh 'em , hammer 'em, slammer 'em, kitz and kajammer 'em… UNTIL a
new kid came to school…

When 14-year -old Billy joins the track team, he improves his running and other areas of his life too.

Dulcibella Blackett, Andy Yelenak (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2004/ISBN 189136944X

Two children tell all about their running dad-how he runs in the winter and in the summer,

through the woods and mountains, on beaches and the streets of their neighborhood. They

like to watch as he goes forth each day, and they go to all his road races and cheer him on.

They're impressed by their dad's running, and they know it makes him "happy and healthy

and strong." But one day, while the family is hiking in the woods and they find an injured

rock-climber, the kids see their dad run to the rescue and save the day. A fun and mildly

Thirteen-year-old Theo, overweight and out of shape, finds that with his friend's support he just might be able to

With exuberant art that's just the right match for Sally Jean's newfound freedom, this joyous text

Salt in His Shoes - Michael Jordan In Pursuit of a Dream
Deloris Jordan/Roslyn M. Jordan, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2000

This heartwarming picture book, written by Michael Jordan's mother, Deloris, and sister, Roslyn,
tells how a young Michael, discouraged that he would never be tall enough to play basketball, learns
a lesson about patience from his father, while his mother encourages him by sprinkling "salt in his shoes"
to help him grow.

Matt Christopher, Larry Johnson(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1985/ISBN 0316139815

A young boy is pressured by his family to abandon his promising soccer career for football.

Soccer Sam (Step Into Reading, Step 4)
Jean Marzollo, Blanche Sims(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 0394984064

Marco is Sam’s cousin from Mexico. He doesn’t speak English very well. But he’s a great soccer player.
Will Sam’s friends like Marco?

When Joe Stoshack hears about Shoeless Joe Jackson--and the gambling scandal that destroyed the star
player's career--he knows he must travel back in time and try to prevent the infamous Black Sox Scandal from
ever taking place.

A Strong Right Arm The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
Michelle Y. Green/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 0142400726

Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is
determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport that's dominated by white men, there is no place
for a black woman.

Clair Bee/Paperback/Published 1999/Chip Hilton Sports Series #12/ISBN 34337005997

With the clock ticking and the fans on the edge of their seats, Chip must choose between making his teammates

Knowing that he is not as good a soccer player as his sister, Lucas is very nervous when the coach puts him in as

Walk Like a Bear, Stand Like a Tree, Run Like the Wind:
Cool Yoga, Stretching and Aerobic Activities for Cool Kids

This book is perfect for young children, and even adults who never did yoga before will appreciate the simple,
yet detailed directions. Get your floor mats, get on your workout gear, and get in shape, kids. This book will not
only make it easy, but fun and exciting at the same time. Who doesn't want to learn how to walk like a bear???

Brianna K. Grant, Illustrated by Nicholas A. Wright, Spanish Translation by Ana C. Venegas

If you are a runner, you will read We Are Girls Who Love to Run more than once. Through a young girl's voice, Brianna K. Grant tells

of the beauty of running. She starts with, "Some days I run quickly, my feet carrying me like lightning racing the wind. Other days I walk,

soaking in the world around me." But this book is so much more than a tribute to running. It's an essay of comradeship, family, patience,

and fun. It's a heartfelt composition of the emotions of strength, wisdom, and goals. Highly recommended for any girl, from the youngest

When Cody Became a Mouse Potato
Bonnie Nygard/Susan Koonce/Joshua R. Cuddy(Illustrator)/Hardback/Publilshed 2002

This book tells how nine year old Cody discovers the benefits of exercise through the use of
technology-his computer, the very thing that caused him to become sedentary!

This "field of dreams" for the juvenile soccer set features a smaller-than-average chimp who, lacking cleats, is never picked for the team.

An encounter with a stranger, another chimp dressed in old-fashioned gear that Willy's father might have worn and surrounded by an aura

of white, yields the longed-for shoes. Willy dazzles the players, makes the team, and maintains a rigid and hilarious bedtime and waking

regimen in an attempt to preserve the magic. On the day of the big match, he sleeps in, foregoes the rituals, and forgets the lucky shoes.

Wilma Unlimited/How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
Kathleen Krull, David Diaz (Illustrator)/ Paperback/ Published 2000

Before Wilma was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg and doctors said she'd
never walk. But Wilma refused to believe that, and eventually won Olympic titles and
became the first American woman to earn three gold medals.

Calvin Tait and Zero Rollinson want to give soccer a try, so they look to the YMCA soccer league

to get their feet wet and learn some techniques. Calvin soon gets a taste of a winning game, and is

Manny Ramos is probably the fastest guy on the Hudson Youth football team, so the new track club

seems perfect for him. But will his time in the 800 meters be any competition for guys who have

Like many other health- and tranquility-minded elephants, Babar practices yoga. In this delightful exercise

book, Babar presents 15 positions and stretches that even humans can perform. A great way to relieve the

Linda J. Hawkins, Jennifer D. Bowles (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2004/ISBN 097428064X

Alexander accidentally kicks a ball into his neighbor’s vegetable garden. As he retrieves the ball,

he comments, “I hate vegetables.” Suddenly, they all come to life and start arguing about who isthe most

nutritious for growing a strong and healthy body. Find out how Alex discovers that he is the winner of the vegetable feud.

Young people often complain that adults are always telling them how to live. With wit, honesty,
and fresh insight, Marc Gellman reveals the greatest message of all the real reason for everything
parents say, time and time again, is love.

Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them because the other kids in her school don't like them.

And Camilla Cream is very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's

Be Like the Animals and other stories, poems, and activities about keeping our hearts healthy
American Heart Association Schoolsite Program/Paperback/Published 1996

This book is part of the American Heart Association’s Schoolsite Program K-2 Kit. It contains sections on
You Can Have a Healthy Heart, Eat Healthy Stuff, Move Around Enough, and Live Tobacco-Free. There are
Fifteen books in each kit.

The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team
Stan & Jan Berenstain/ Paperback / Published 1986

When backyard sluggers Brother and Sister join the Bear Country Cub League, they get real
uniforms and play on a baseball field. They also have pressure to win and competition from the
other cubs. But it's Mama's advice that helps them prepare sensibly for team sports.

The Berenstain Bears And Too Much Junk Food
Stan & Jan Berenstain/ Paperback/ Published 1985

Mama Bear lays down the law when she notices that Papa and the cubs are getting too chubby.
With the help of Dr. Grizzly's slide show on how the body works, the Bear family makes a healthful
adjustment in their diet and fitness habits. "A most enjoyable introduction to good nutrition and exercise."

The Berenstain Bears And Too Much TV
Stan & Jan Berenstain/ Paperback/ Published 1984

When Mama Bear decides her family spends too much time in front of the TV, she bans it for a week.
Then the Bear family finds other ways to have fun and keep busy, so they watch less when TV is allowed
again--and they don't even miss it.

The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Stan & Jan Berenstain/Paperback/Published 1988

Brother Bear feels excited about joining Too-Tall Grizzly's gang until the members dare him to steal
one of Farmer Ben's juicy watermelons.

The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
Stan & Jan Berenstain/Paperback/Published 1989

Queenie McBear, the new she-cub in town, tries to take over by putting other cubs down.
Queenie is in for a lesson, however, when Sister Bear decides that no one can get the better of her.
This is one of the only books to help younger children cope with peer pressure.

The Blue Ribbon Day
Katie Courie, Marjorie Priceman(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2004/ISBN 0385501420

Couric’s simple story will comfort and reassure every child who has set his or her heart on joining a sports team,
getting a part in the school play, or winning a class election only to be let down. More importantly, children will
learn the invaluable lesson that everyone has a talent waiting to be discovered.

This book takes a look at the various ways in which kids, and the occasional grown-up displays bravery.

There are many kinds of courage. Awesome kinds and then everyday kinds the book depicts a boy who

Cow Makes a Difference
Todd Aaron Smith/Hardback/Published 2001/ISBN 0801044758

Cow wants to be so much more than just a regular old cow. She tries to get a job at a local zoo but soon discovers she

is just not cut out for that kind of work. As Cow tries to be something she is not, she learns the truth that God has created

Wonderfully illustrated dinosaurs show kids how to be safe in different settings.
Another nice book for kids, teachers, and parent to sit down and read together.

Dinosuars Alive and Well! - A Guide to Good Health
Laurie Krasny Brown/Marc Brown/Paperback/Published 1990

Here is a unique guide that gives children a head start on establishing healthy habits that will last a
lifetime. Positive, upbeat, and direct, this is an invaluable resource for children and their caregivers.

Dirt Boy
Erik Jon Slangerup/John Manders (Illustrator)/Paperback?Published 2000/ISBN 0807516171

In this award-winning story--now available in paperback--Fister Farnello runs away from home to avoid
taking a bath and is befriended by Dirt Man, a filthy giant who lives in the woods.

My Dog Never Says Please
Suzanne Williams, Tedd Arnold(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1997/ISBN 0140567259

Spunky Ginny Mae can't be bothered with trivial things like manners and politeness--she'd rather run around
barefoot and eat without silverware like her dog, Ol' Red. So, in a hilarious turn of events, Ginny Mae decides to
join Ol' Red out in the doghouse.

Hally Tosis is a very good dog, but she has a very big problem--bad breath. This classic title introduces the
importance of good dental hygiene to young children.

Don't Cry, Big Bird
Sarah Roberts, Tom Leigh (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 1981

Big Bird gets discovered because he is so much bigger than his Sesame Street friends.

For anyone facing a transition, new career, trial, exciting beginning, or life adventure, this gathering

of happiness and inspiration will be the ultimate way to encourage them along to the finish line.

DON'T LAUGH AT ME
Steve Seskin/Allen Shamblin/Glin Dibley(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2002

For anyone who's ever been bullied---or been a bully themselves---it's time to change your tune.

Here is a short, simple book that says so much. Vashti sits with a blank piece of paper in

art class and says, "I just can't draw." The teacher asks her to "make a mark and see where

it takes you." Vashti jabs the paper and makes a dot; her teacher asks her to sign it. The next

day, Vashti sees her dot "All framed in swirly gold!" From there Vashti explores her creativity

(which is not how our children will put it, they will just say, "she's making a lot of pretty dots."

Reynolds inspires others and finishes with an "aww" ending that just makes you want to hug

the book. This is NOT a treacly message book, it is a sweet, accessible story that resonates for

Eddie Harold’s Little Brother
Ed Koch, Pat Koch Thaler, James Warhola (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2004/ISBN 0399242104

The former mayor of New York City and his little sister pen this story based on their childhood with their big
brother, Harold. Although Eddie tries to play baseball like his brother, Harold sees where Eddie's true talents
are and starts him on an amazing career.

The Enchanted Tree
Donna Heller, James Payne, David Zamponi (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2007/ISBN 9871934246726

Join Flossie Flamingo and her fabulous friends, Tootsie Turtle, Cranky Craig Crocodile and Happy Henry Hyena

on a magical journey. Together, and making new friends along the way, they discover a magical tree, a rainbow

and learn the importance of both healthy eating and exercise. Remember EAT A RAINBOW A DAY!

I'm Gonna Like Me - Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem
Jamie Lee Curtis/Laura Cornell/Hardback/Published 2002

This book shows kids that the key to feeling good is liking yourself because you are you.

A paean to healthful eating and physical fitness. Sadly, too many youngsters resemble the overweight Gulps, who

are undeniably human, despite Brown's signature bunny ears. The family is headed for a theme park in their RV filled

with televisions and junk food. When the vehicle breaks down, the youngest child recognizes that it is overloaded. The

only trim person in the family, Dawn enjoys vegetables and is in heaven when a neighborly man, Farmer Spratt, invites

them into his home. However, the others are miserable; their bodies prevent them from doing even the simplest tasks.

While these couch potatoes welcome an outing to a county fair with deep-fried treats, the reality of their physical condition hits home.

Elvin-The Elephant Who Forgets
Heather Snyder/Susan Beebe (Illustrator) Paperback/Published 1998

A story about a little elephant named Elvin, who has a tree branch fall on his head! He can't count
his figs, gets mixed up at school and doesn't get along with his friends.

Emma wants to watch television early one morning, but the set won't work. How her parents try to
fix it--and how Emma finds consolation in a book instead--makes a warm, delightful story.

FOOD FIGHT!
Carol Diggory Shields, Dorren Gay-Kassel (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2002/ISBN 1929766297

With all the energy of a suddenly opened, well-shaken can of soda, the poet Carol Diggory Shields
imaginatively creates a universe of food with a mind of its own. The claymation food by Doreen Gay-Kassel
looks almost too fabulous to eat!

Furrtails
Shandi Finnessey, Michael Tucker (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN

The Furrtails, a family of rabbits, live in their burrow next to Mr. Villman's farm. Sammy, is not as quick and
smart as his younger brother, and soon finds himself stuck in a cage, unable to get out. Each rabbit must use his
or her "special" gifts to help free Sammy from the trap. This story is intended to teach children that each of us
have things that we are really good at and things that we may need help with. One is not better than another,
only different. This is what makes us all special and unique.

Germs Make Me Sick!
Melvin Berger/Marylin Harner (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1995

Bacteria and viruses have never looked so good! As packed with wit and good humor as with charts
and diagrams, this book is the best explanation of how your body fights germs.

Happy Feet, Healthy Food is a combination of logbook (to record exercise and diet) and a sourcebook

for games, activities and eating tips. Each week features bright color illustrations, lists of games and

activities to try, advice on good foods, suggestions for packing snacks and lunches, and a log page to

write about the activities of each day and the foods eaten. The goal is to promote understanding of the

bene-fits of exercise and healthy eating, to improve the child's reading and writing skills, and to foster

Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see how

rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for

understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.

Hear Your Heart!
Paul Showers/Holly Keller(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2001/ISBN 0064451399

"New York Times" journalist Paul Showers and illustrator Holly Keller introduce readers to human anatomy
and explain how the heart works, providing a clean and accessible look at the circulatory system.

The Healthy Wolf
David Bedford, Mandy Stanley(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2003

Healthy Wolf is anything but healthy. He loves eating chocolate bars and potato chips washed down with
sugary drinks. But he’d really love to eat juicy tasty children! Luckily for them, he grows so fat and his
teeth grow so rotten that all he can eat is cold porridge. Then he meets the Brownbread family who are
determined to whip him into shape…

"No matter where you are or who you are, there are four main things that you have to do if you want to
make good friends and keep them.
You have to be HONEST
You have to be FAIR
You have to be STRONG
and you have to be WISE

And there is no good in trying to fool yourself. All that isn't so easy." In a time when all the rules for raising
children have been redefined dozens of times, here is a book for bewildered parents from a simpler time
when we all agreed on what was right and what was wrong. First published in 1946," Munro Leaf's How To
Behave And Why gives touchingly sincere yet gently funny lessons in Honesty, Fairness, Strength,
and Wisdom. Originally intended for the very young, but with meaning for us all, How To Behave and
Why is a true classic, charmingly illustrated with childlike drawings, and with a timeless message.
It is a sure guide for teaching children (and adults) how to behave.

Inch and Miles
Coach John Wooden/Steve Jamison/Peanut Louie Harper, Susan F. Cornelison (Illustrator)
Hardback/Published 2003/ISBN 0756914108

Inch and MIles have one final assignment before summer vacation begins. Their wise teacher,
Mr. Wooden, has asked them the meaning of success. Using a magic silver whistle, Inch and Miles
set out on a journey to discover the blocks of the Pyramid of Success and learn how to try 100 percent
to be their personal best.

Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body
Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2003/ISBN 0375811001
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for a ride through the human body where they visit the right and left sides of

the brain, meet the Feletons from far off Fadin (when they stand in the sun you can see through their skin), scuba dive

through the blood system, follow food and water through the digestive tract, and a whole lot more!

It's Not Your Fault That You're Overweight-A Story of Enlightenment, Empowerment, and

Accoumplishment of Overweight and Obese Kids-Boy's Edition and Girls Edition Available

Merilee A. Kern, Jerry DeCrotie(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2006/ISBN 1587365669 Boys/

It's Not Your Fault That You're Overweight is a fictional children's story depicting the life of Matt,

who typifies the average overweight American kid as he encounters the emotional and physical challenges

associated with anadolescent overweight condition. The story culminates with Matt overcoming these

challenges and improving his health condition by better understanding the importance of good nutrition

and exercise, and through an increased awareness of the overwhelming number of social pressures,

corporate persuasions, media-perpetuated temptations, and other cultural influences that adversely affect

his ability to make healthy choices. The story not only portrays how America's children have been

culturally programmed into obesity, but also empowers its young readers to recognizethe constant stream

of negative influences encountered daily, to make decisive changes in their lifestyle and, in doing

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in America, partially due to the amount of foods they consume that provide

little or no nutritional value. Junk Food June shows children the effect that the excessive consumption of junk food has

on their body. It teaches the importance of eating healthy, nutritious foods and snacks.

The Little Engine That Could And The Fire Rescue
Megan E. Bryant, Loretta Lustig(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 044843279X

The Little Engine That Could is visiting her friend Fire Truck Fred at the Piney Vale Fire Station when,

suddenly, the alarm sounds--there's a fire! Luckily, the fire team saves the day--with a little help from

The Little Engine That Could Gets a Checkup
Monique Z. Stephens, Francesc Mateu(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 0448431793

The Little Engine That Could has a big problem--her engine won't start. There's only one thing to do: go to the
mechanic and get a checkup. But what if the problem can't be fixed? Will the Little Blue Engine ever ride the
rails again?

Young children will learn an important and valuable lesson about sharing through this wonderfully illustrated

and fun book written by NFL star Terrell Owens. Little T is a boy who doesn't want to share his new football;

he is afraid that his friends might mess it up. When he tries to play by himself, however, he realizes that football

isn't any fun alone. Thanks to his mother's good advice, he wins back his friends, and learns the virtue of sharing

The Meanest Thing to Say
Bill Cosby, Varnette P. Honeywood (Illustrator)/ Paperback/ Published 1997

When a new boy in his second grade class tries to get the other students to play a game that
involves saying the meanest things possible to one another, Little Bill shows him a better way to
make friends.

Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to
be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to
have a Different nose."

Just for You No Boys Allowed!
Christine Taylor-Butler, Mark Page (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 0439568560

Everyone knows jumping Double Dutch is only for girls. Or is it? What if you're a boy who
loves to jump?

The Jester Has Lost His Jingle
David Saltzman/Hardback/Published 1995/ISBN 0964456303

In this charming tale, the Jester awakens one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom, and he
and his helpmate, Pharley, set off on a quest to find it. They ultimately discover that not only can laughter
redeem a weary world, it can also provide the best tonic for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable
obstacles. Full-color illustrations.

Kids' Random Acts of Kindness
Conari Press/ Paperback/ Published 1994

Continuing in the tradition of Random Acts of Kindness, this follow-up is filled with inspirational
stories of generosity written by children of all ages. From whimsical and funny to moving and
thoughtful, these stories reveal the surprisingly insightful ways our children feel about
kindness and compassion.

The Little Engine That Could And The Fire Rescue
Megan E. Bryant, Loretta Lustig (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003

When a fire breaks out at Twin Oaks Train Station, everyone has a job to do. Fire Truck Ted and
the firefighters put out the blaze. Anna Ambulance and Dr. Beth tend to any injuries. Is there
anything the Little Engine That Could can do to help out, too?

The Little Engine That Could Gets a Checkup
Monique Z. Stephens, Farancesc Mateu (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2003

The Little Engine That Could has a big problem--her engine won't start! There's only one thing to do:
go to the mechanic and get a checkup. But what if the problem can't be fixed? Will the Little
Engine ever ride the rails again?

Marta and the Bicycle
Germano Zullo, Albertine (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 1929132352

It's a cow's life - nothing but grazing and milking, milking and grazing. It's not a bad life really,
for an ordinary cow, but it's just not enough for Marta. Marta is different (she's orange, for a start).
Marta wants something more. She wants to go. She wants to ride. She wants to feel the wind in her
face, the pedals under her hooves. She wants to win the big bike race. And when Marta wants something
she makes it happen. But first she has to build a bicycle. And then she has to learn to ride it. Is there
enough time before the race?

My Dog Never Says Please
Suzanne Williams, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 1997

Tired of having to mind her manners, clean her room, and wear shoes, Ginny Mae wishes she
could trade places with the family dog.

What to watch on TV is always a dilemma in the Mouse family--everybody wants to watch something
different. When the TV breaks, the mice are thrown into a tailspin wherein they discover the joys of
new-found games and exploring, dancing and dressing up, even bedtime stories. And best of all, there
are no commercials!

The Mystery at the Boston Marathon
Carole Marsh/Paperback/Published 2003/ISBN 0635016400

Take your mark and race after four kids ages 7-14 as they try to track down the mysterious
whereabouts of their schoolteacher cousin who has disappeared from the famous Boston
Marathon-right in the middle of the race.

No Dragons for Tea (Fire Safety for Kids and Dragons)
Jean Pendziwol, Martine Gourbault /Softcover/Published 1999

A little girl invites a dragon home from the beach for tea. The dragon sneezes and the
house catches fire and the smoke alarm goes off!

Walter just can't resist, so he ignores his father's bedtime warning. He lands on the bed--thump,
creak, crack--it crashes right through the floor!

"Leave the faucet on another minute, then no more water in the tub!" William's mother warns him
as he prepares for his nightly bath. But when the faucet breaks, William and his tub are suddenly
sent swooping through the building!

With the help of the staff and equipment at a Seussian spa, the Cat in the Hat explains the basics of healthy living,

from eating right and getting enough exercise and sleep, to having a positive body image, to the distance and speed

Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone else in Napville, but his dull presentations
put his audiences to sleep. Enter Gloria, Napville's new police dog. Gloria knows just how to liven up
the safety speeches--as long as Officer Buckle's back is turned.

Penny Lee loves her TV. It is her best friend. It keeps her warm on winter nights, and
comforted during thunderstorms. Penny Lee also has a dog, Mr. Barkley. He loves
Penny Lee, but he does not love her TV. So what happens when the TV stops working.

"The Project" tells the story of a young boy who is struggling with weight and everything that goes along

with it, including rejection from other students and low self-esteem. He suggests to his sixth-grade health

class that they make healthy weight loss and improved energy the subject of their year long class project.

The amazing results of the project give this character and all his classmates a delightfully happy and healthy

ending! This fictional story is not only entertaining and educational for children, but should be read by every

teacher, principal or parent who wants to motivate children, make learning more fun, and reduce childhood

The Race Against Junk Food
Anthony Buono, Roy Nemerson, Brain Silberman, Denny Fincke (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2003
ISBN 0965810801

This fun filled adventure, that follows the story of Tommy Thompson and his friends the SNAK Posse (they're
vegi-people) who have to run a relay race against the Sugar Coat Gang to prove eating healthy is cool! Lavishly
illustrated in color throughout, this delightful, 38 page book combines all the elements key to children's literature,
with a moral and nutritional message that is essential for healthy, growing and happy children, ages 9 and
younger.

Racing to the Finish-The Olympic Sport of Triathlon
Creative Teaching Press/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 1574719289

With this series of books you will need persevarance, self-discipline, and determination to reach
your goals. Learn about honesty, and respeck--some ot the qualities athletes need to have in order
to achieve their dreams. The easy -to-read stories are action packed with information. They will
inspire you to become a champion! They are review questions on the back cover.

Remmy and the Brain Train follows a young Remmy through a groggy day of exhaustion and
confusion after many nights of too little sleep.

See Mom Run
Kara Douglas Thom, Lilly Golden (Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2003/ISBN 1891369407

Penny proudly wears her mom's medal to show-and-tell following her mom's first marathon.
Penny claims much credit for her mom's success, and tells all about training and running a big race.

Every child has the potential to reach his or her personal goals, and will benefit from this collection

of stories from “tweens” who have achieved success in different aspects of their lives. According to

the twenty-two kids that were interviewed, keys to success include finding a good role model, being

a loyal friend, and not being afraid to try new things – realistic advice and strategies that will motivate

Slowpoke
Lucille Recht Penner, Gioia Fiammenghi (Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2001/ISBN 1575651084

Tired of everyone calling him slow, Teddy practices his running and keeps track of the time it takes
to run to the school bus or the store as he prepares to run a big race.

Kim Gosselin, Thom Butner (Illustrator)/Published 1998/Paperback/ISBN 0590522442

Maddie can't concentrate in school one day because she is so frustrated and worried about her grandfather's smoking.

He keeps her up at night coughing, and the smoke aggravates her allergies. Later, while working on her report for health

class, she asks her grandfather to tell her about why he smokes. He explains the addictive powers of nicotine and describes

the diseases smokers get. Yes, it is didactic, but Maddie's concerns ring true, and the author gives the right amount of information

Dad is smoking again, and his daughter, Ember, has had enough. Grown-up dragons always smoke.

Florence Parry Heide, Jules Feiffer(Illustrator)/Hardback/Published 2000/ISBN 0763621471

Some Things Are Scary (No Matter How Old You Are) by Florence Parry Heide, illus. by Jules Feiffer, demonstrates

an assortment of scary things, from "stepping on something squishy when you're in your bare feet" to "climbing a tree

when you don't remember how to get down." Wry pictures demonstrate that scary things can be funny too in this witty

Jeff and Martha Gottlieb, Alexander Gottlieb(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 1930439024

Welcome to the exciting world of Spriggles, a uniquely fun way to motivate, educate, and inspire

readers of pre-school age and older. Through innovative stories, playful rhymes, and colorful illustrations,

Spriggles motivates children to lead healthy, active, and enthusiastic lifestyles. By combining "spirit" and

"giggles," Spriggles: Activity & Exercise enables loving parents and devoted educators to inspire their

young ones to "Go for a jog, Frog," "Ride your bike, Pike," "Stay in shape, Ape," and many, many more.

Jeff and Martha Gottlieb, Alexander Gottlieb(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 1930439016

Welcome to the exciting world of Spriggles a uniquely fun way to motivate, educate, and inspire

readers of pre-school age and older. Through innovative stories, playful rhymes, and colorful illustrations,

Spriggles motivates children to lead healthy, active, and enthusiastic lifestyles. By combining "spirit"

and "giggles," Spriggles: Health & Nutrition enables loving parents and devoted educators to inspire

their young ones to "Eat a balanced meal, Seal," "Try a carrot, Parrot," "Remember to floss, Albatross,"

Jeff and Martha Gottlieb, Alexander Gottlieb(Illustrator)/Paperback/Published 2002/ISBN 1930439059

Welcome to the exciting world of Spriggles, a uniquely fun way to motivate, educate, and inspire readers

of pre-school age and older. Through innovative stories, playful rhymes, and colorful illustrations, Spriggles

motivates children to lead healthy, active, and enthusiastic lifestyles. By combining "spirit" and "giggles,"

Spriggles: Inspiration enables loving parents and devoted educators to inspire their young ones to "Reach

Staying Healthy: Sleep and Rest
Alice B. McGinty/Softback/The Library of Healthy Living/Published 1998/ISBN 0531116603

This is a series that includes other books on: Dental Care, Eating Right, Good Hygiene, Let's Exercise
and Personal Safety.

*Start Something-You Can Make A Difference
Earl Woods and the Tiger Woods Foundation/Hardback/Published 2000/ISBN 0743210964
*Hard to find book.

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to make a real difference in your life, and the world around you?

You can do it even if you're not Tiger Woods. You can be a winner at school, and with your friends, your family,

Tiger didn't start out as a champion. But his father Earl taught him unforgettable lessons about dreaming big,

reaching goals, and believing with all his heart that anything is possible. He showed Tiger that anyone can make

a difference in the world by reaching out and caring about others. And now Tiger's dad is sharing those lessons

This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying in reassuringly simple terms. The fears,
Worries and questions surrounding this upsetting experience are made accessible to young children.

STOP DROP and ROLL
Margery Cuyler, Arthur Howard (Illustrator) /Hardcover/Published 2001