Grow Strong! - (Being the Best Me!(r)) by Cheri J Meiners (Paperback)

About the Book

Help children learn to take care of their bodies and develop lifelong habits of self-care.

Book Synopsis

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!(R) Series
From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along(R) 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.

Review Quotes

"Grow Strong! is an excellent resource for parents and teachers who hope to reinforce good health habits in young children, so children can be all that they can be and Grow Strong!"-- "Children's Bookwatch"

"An approachable introduction to health, nutrition, and self-care concepts for early readers. Short, simple sentences . . . effectively communicate the fairly complex themes for young children. Each self-care principle is reinforced through Allen's bright and engaging illustrations. A helpful educator's guide is also included."-- "School Library Journal"

About the Author

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master's degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.

Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.

Elizabeth Allen is an artist and professional illustrator of children's picture books as well as a former songwriter and jazz musician.

She has exhibited her art in galleries in the Midwest and on the East Coast.

Elizabeth lives on a river running through a forest near St. Paul, Minnesota.