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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be Healthy Books

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Nope. Never. Not for Me!

By Samantha CotterillDial Books for Young Readers

A young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food.

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Peppa Loves Yoga

By Lauren HolowatyFollettbound

Welcoming special visitor Miss Rabbit, Peppa and George learn how to keep calm and relaxed by practicing postures, breathing and mindfulness.

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Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas

By Aaron BlabeyScholastic Press

Everyone knows that piranhas don’t eat bananas — except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds!

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The Good Egg

By Jory JohnHarper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers

A good egg strives to do everything right while the other eggs in his carton prove themselves rather rotten, which leads him to crack under the pressure of always being perfect.

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The Three Little Yogis and the Wolf Who Lost His Breath

By Susan VerdeHarry N. Abrams

Recognizing the loss of his huff and puff as a big bad problem, an agitated wolf threatens to blow down the straw hut of a yogi, who invites him to meditate on the decision.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eric CarleScholastic Press

Follow the journey of a hungry caterpillar who eats until he is turned into a butterfly, and learn about healthy food choices.

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Yoga for Kids

By Lorena PajalungaAlbert Whitman & Company

This book acts as an instruction guide to teach children simple yoga poses that mimic animals seen during a little boy’s day at the zoo.

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Yummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong

By Shelley RotnerHoliday House

Depicts children eating and preparing healthy food and provides tips for parents on choosing healthier options.

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