Chasing a Dream, Not a Shape or Size - Rebello, MD Gleeson; Haggerty, Molly
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Twin sisters Harper and Paige are about to start their first day of middle school. Harper has always had a larger body than Paige, and that has kept her from trying physical activities. But Harper's perspective changes when a new gym teacher shares her own story of living in a bigger body. With the teacher's encouragement, Harper learns to love running, and what she discovers about herself is far greater than the simple fun of exercise. She gains friends, confidence, and an appreciation for everything her body does for her. As she gets older, she becomes more confident in herself, and she…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Twin sisters Harper and Paige are about to start their first day of middle school. Harper has always had a larger body than Paige, and that has kept her from trying physical activities. But Harper's perspective changes when a new gym teacher shares her own story of living in a bigger body. With the teacher's encouragement, Harper learns to love running, and what she discovers about herself is far greater than the simple fun of exercise. She gains friends, confidence, and an appreciation for everything her body does for her. As she gets older, she becomes more confident in herself, and she shares her story with others, hoping to inspire change. Harper's story fosters a compassionate approach to body image while encouraging meaningful physical engagement.
Autorenporträt
Gleeson Rebello, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has also been on faculty at Harvard Medical School since 2008. He has trained extensively in India and in the US and has vast experience in treating various childhood injuries and other pediatric orthopedic conditions. Dr. Rebello is the published author of three other children's picture books: Darebone's Big Break, Joe Some-More, and Lily Learns a Life Lesson. He's also the songwriter for the band The Fever Breakers.