Keeping Fit from A to Z: Mantente en forma de la A a la Z

by Stephanie Maze (Editor)

Overview

Designed to inspire children to stay active and healthy while introducing them to new vocabulary in two languages, this bilingual English/Spanish alphabet picture book features more than 200 colorful photographs with descriptive text of a variety of physical activities, sports, children's games, and problem-solving classroom exercises, as well as a glossary of health benefits for adults. Whether it's jumping with joy on a trampoline, flying kites on a breezy day, racing with friends in sleeping bags, rafting down rapids with family, or practicing karate kicks in class, exercise is key to one's health and well-being. Children and their parents will learn about the vast array of physical activities in the world today, as well as the importance of being active.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983498353
Publisher:	Moonstone Press LLC
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Maze is a former photojournalist of 30 years whose work appeared in exhibits and publications worldwide, including National Geographic, Newsweek, the New York Times, People, the San Francisco Chronicle, Smithsonian Magazine, Time, and the Washington Post. She is the creator of the acclaimed I Want to Be . . . series of children’s books, including I Want to Be a Chef, I Want to Be an Engineer, and I Want to Be a Veterinarian. She is also the editor of Healthy Foods from A to Z. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Editorial Reviews

"This simple yet visually powerful book will clearly help to instill a love of activity in children . . . and can help establish healthy patterns that will last into adulthood."  —Dr. Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, CSSD, FAND, author, Cholesterol Down

"What a great book for children & adults alike! We all need to be active and this book encourages a variety of activities, transcending our traditional thoughts about exercise. Let’s get moving!"  —Mary Edwards, MS, fitness director and professional fitness trainer, Cooper Fitness Center

From the Publisher

09/01/2014
PreS-K—This bilingual alphabet book, with its profusion of colorful, action-packed photos, celebrates the exuberance of moving. From arm wrestling to zombie walking, the activities feature a multicultural explosion of kid energy that is almost guaranteed to lure any vegetating video game junkie into braving the great outdoors—and liking it. As in Maze's previous offering, Healthy Foods From A-Z: Comida sana de la A a la Z (Moonstone, 2012), supplemental tips, games, and facts are included for parents and teachers.—Mary Margaret Mercado, Pima County Public Library

School Library Journal

2014-07-29
Crisp full-color photography enhances this alphabet of children's games, activities and exercises in a bilingual format. Keeping fit through physical activity and exercise is the alternative to today's kids' technology-oriented, sedentary choices. Alternating between English and Spanish, options range from typical aerobics, ice skating, karate or rollerblading to other energetic and even community-minded opportunities such as organizing a recycling team and unloading groceries. Using body and mind simultaneously, one can investigate the outdoors, play hide-and-seek or play the xylophone as other healthy, stimulating ways to stay active. Each page presents a letter in the alphabet in both upper- and lowercase with five to seven activity choices loosely centered on the letter and explained in English and Spanish. For example on the "S" page, "SKIP rope / (salta a la cuerda) // try SURFING / prueba hacer SURF // SALTA en los charcos / (jump over puddles)" are offered, along with stretching, sweeping and snowboarding. A bonus of 10 typical children's games played around the world such as musical chairs, Simon says and let's play in the woods completes this fun-focused bilingual guide. This alphabet book provides a plethora of information and when coupled with its companion, Healthy Foods from A to Z (2012), will allow families to engage in both culinary and physically positive pastimes for wholesome living. (Informational picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews