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My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron Baptiste (Barefoot Books 2004) Age 3+
While other children’s parents are veterinarians, gardeners, and builders, one father is able to become a dog, a tree, and a bridge using various yoga poses.

Hamster Camp : How Harry Got Fit by Teresa Bateman (Albert Whitman 2005) Age 5+
Concerned about Harry’s weight gain and lack of exercise, his pet hamster arranges for him to spend a month at a unique camp, where Harry is transformed into someone who understands that eating right and staying in shape can be fun.

Get Up and Go! by Nancy Carlson* (Viking 2006) Age 3+
Text and illustrations encourage readers, regardless of shape or size, to turn off the television and play games, walk, dance, and engage in sports and other forms of exercise.

Babar's Yoga for Elephants by Laurent De Brunhoff (Abrams 2002) Age 6+
Babar the elephant demonstrates and provides step-by-step instructions for basic yoga techniques and positions, then shows how he and Celeste use them to relax and have fun as they travel around the world.

I.Q. Gets Fit by Mary Ann Fraser (Walker 2007) Age 4+
During Fitness Month, I.Q., the class pet, learns important lessons about staying healthy as he tries to win a gold ribbon in the School Fitness Challenge.

Exercising for Good Health by Shirley Wimbish Gray* (Child's World 2004) Age 7+
Teaches children the importance of exercise and explains how it can keep them healthy.

The Happiest Tree : A Yoga Story by Uma Krishnaswami* (Lee & Low 2005) Age 5+
Embarrassed by her clumsiness, eight-year-old Meena, an Asian Indian American girl, is reluctant to appear in the school play until she gains self-confidence by practicing yoga.

Children’s Book of Yoga : Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects by Thia Luby* (Clear Light 1998) Age 4+
Presents six complete yoga workouts designed for children from three to twelve years of age.

A Yoga Parade of Animals : A First Fun Picture Book of Yoga by Pauline Mainland* (Element Children’s Books 1998) Age 6+
Colored illustrations and portraits on end-papers.

The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, and Feeling Great! by Edward Miller (Holiday House 2006) Age 7+
Designed to help children develop a healthy lifestyle. Sections on exercise, drugs, and self-esteem are also included.

The Busy Body Book by Lizzy Rockwell* (Crown 2003) Age 4+
An introduction to the human body, how it functions, and its need for exercise.

Little Yoga : A Toddler's First Book of Yoga by Rebecca Whitford (Henry Holt 2005) Age 2+
This book introduces yoga to toddlers through nine simple poses. It also includes information for parents and instructors.

Books for Parents

Active Start for Healthy Kids : Activities, Exercises, and Nutritional Tips by Stephen J. Virgilio (Human Kinetics 2005)
Presents fun, easy-to-implement activities designed to help children ages two to six learn important concepts about health and nutrition.

*Asterisked titles are available for loan from the Middletown and Willimantic Library Service Centers.