Inna Tauglich

Elephant Zee and the Magic Pyramid (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Brandel, Veta

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The story of Zee and the Magic pyramid brings the new and improved Children Food Guide Pyramid to life. It takes Zee, a plump little elephant on a healthy adventure where, along the way, he finds true friendship. Zee does not know how much he should eat to stay healthy. He feels lonely because no one wants to play with him and so he leaves his herd. On his journey, he meets Mitty, a little mouse that helps him find a Magic Pyramid where he can learn how to eat right. "I can give you very good advice, and if you follow it, you will become a very healthy and happy elephant." said Mitty. "What is your advice Mitty?" asked the little elephant. "I know about the magic pyramid. We have to walk north four days and three nights to get to this magic pyramid. Once we reach it, I will give you a lesson that will change your life!" said Mitty. In the end, Zee becomes whole and hearty and realizes that he found a good friend that helped him become healthy. This book is written for both children and the parents, stressing the importance of good, balanced nutrition and physical activity.

Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over the past three decades the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and adolescents aged 12-19 years and it has more than tripled for children aged 6-11 years. ("Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 1999-2002"; Oct. 6, 2004)

It is vital to educate children about proper nutrition and exercise when they are young. Healthy kids become healthy adults. This book educates little children, as well as their parents that it is ok to eat all kinds of foods in small portions and enjoy each and every meal.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Seitenzahl: 36
• Altersempfehlung: ab 0 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781481728553
• Artikelnr.: 73134132

Autorenporträt

About the author

Inna Tauglich MPH, Ph.D, Dip. LC

Inna Tauglich has a bachelor's degree in dietetics, a master's degree in public health, and a doctorate in metaphysics with emphasis in holistic health. She is also a Licenced Life Coach, who specializes in Nurition and life ballance counceling. She has written this book in hopes of helping many children and their families learn how to stay healthy by eating well and exercising. She stresses the importance of eating a variety of foods and having fun doing it. She hopes children learn that being healthy means being happy. She has dedicated this book to her two little daughters, Emily and Monica, whom she adores.

Please visit her website: www. lifeinnanutshell.com

About the illustrator

Veta Brandel

Veta Brandel has a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Otis college of Art and Design. Illustrating children's books is one of Veta's many passions. She is an award-winning graphic designer and innovative toy designer, who creates soft, whimsical toys for babies and toddlers. Her toys help in the development of the senses of sight, sound, and touch and make cozy companions. Veta enjoyed bringing Zee and Mitty to life, as she truly believes in promoting healthy habits for kids.