Geared toward third graders, these books relate the importance of exercise, proper hygiene, healthy eating, and avoiding stress, while offering activity ideas for doing so (directions for homemade body wash in Body, nutritious recipes in Eating, etc.). Introductory pages explain how to prepare for the activities; a final page urges readers to keep a health journal. Full-color photos show kids in action.

These days everyone is stressed out, even the littles: “Piano lessons. Homework. Hanging out with friends. Your life can get very busy! Sometimes that’s overwhelming.” The unspoken truth: whatever pleasantly distracts you does the trick. Eight activities are given step-by-step attention, including yoga, stretching, making a lavender pillow, and meditation. . . . The colorful scrapbook design. . .is just [what] some worriers need.