(4) K-3 SandCastle: Healthy Habits series. This book's opening question--"What is a healthy habit?"--isn't really answered. Instead, examples of safe behavior (wearing a life jacket on the water, using potholders when baking, etc.) are covered in one or two simple sentences with full-color, up-close photos on double-page spreads. A final question invites readers' input, and a quiz reviews information. A slight but satisfactory reading exercise. Glos.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Healthy Habits series. These books' opening question--"What is a healthy habit?"--isn't really answered. Instead, the whys and hows of dental care and good sleep practices are covered in one or two simple sentences of text along with full-color, up-close photos on double-page spreads. A final question invites readers' input, and a quiz reviews information. These are slight but satisfactory reading exercises. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Healthy Habits titles: Brush Your Teeth and Sleep All Night!.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Healthy Habits series. This book's opening question--"What is a healthy habit?"--isn't really answered. Instead, examples of age-appropriate activities (playing soccer, sledding, riding bikes) are described in one or two simple sentences with full-color, up-close photos on double-page spreads. A final question invites readers' input, and a quiz reviews information. A slight but satisfactory reading exercise. Glos.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Healthy Habits series. This book's opening question--"What is a healthy habit?"--isn't really answered. Instead, the focus is on the importance of good choices from all the food groups. One or two simple sentences accompany full-color, up-close photos on double-page spreads. A final question invites readers' input, and a quiz reviews information. A slight but satisfactory reading exercise. Glos.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Healthy Habits series. These books' opening question--"What is a healthy habit?"--isn't really answered. Instead, the whys and hows of dental care and good sleep practices are covered in one or two simple sentences of text along with full-color, up-close photos on double-page spreads. A final question invites readers' input, and a quiz reviews information. These are slight but satisfactory reading exercises. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Healthy Habits titles: Brush Your Teeth and Sleep All Night!.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Kitanai's Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Jamey Christoph. "Kitanai the Origami Dog" is resting in the garden when rumbling sounds disturb him. A hare with an empty, growling tummy has arrived; together they go in search of food. Dialogue bubbles reveal Hare's penchant for junk food, but Kitanai's knowledge of healthy foods wins Hare over. Cheerful characters, bright colors, and lively compositions lighten the overt message. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Kitanai's Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Jamey Christoph. "Kitanai the Origami Dog" is lily-pad jumping in the pond when a crocodile with a toothache surfaces. Dialogue bubbles reveal Croc's questions about how to take care of his teeth and Kitanai's extensive knowledge of oral hygiene. Cheerful characters, bright colors, and lively page layouts lighten the overt lesson. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. For narrator Anna, "Math + Spelling + Soccer = STRESS" (personified by a furry, red Muppet-like creature). Anna learns about "good stress" and "bad stress" and some coping mechanisms for dealing with the latter. Exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations + easy resolution = not very realistic or believable. However, kids may come away with some useful stress-busting strategies. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Holli Conger. "Mighty Matthew" (in a superhero cape) relates the dangers of accidentally ingesting "harmful substances" around the home. Secret agent Sophie advises not talking to strange men in vans and telling a teacher about playground bullying. After playing "Mud Monsters," Caleb's germophobe mom insists he take a bath before dinnertime. The exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations add some liveliness to what are basically PSAs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits titles: Be Aware!, Poison Alert!, and Take a Bath!.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Holli Conger. "Tuna salad? Yuck!" begins picky-eater narrator Lucas in this book about trying new--and "healthful!"--foods. Dad and Lucas take a tour of the grocery store, where they learn all about the five food groups, steering clear of cookies and opting for raisins instead. Exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations show an ever-smiling Lucas happily changing his ways. It's unrealistic, but kids may glean some good-food facts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. On her class's field day, super-cheerful Natalie ("captain of the Beach Ball Relay!") relates, in exclamation-point-heavy text, some basic information about exercise and its importance in kids' lives. Exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations show Natalie and her classmates doing the three types of exercise: aerobic, anaerobic, and stretching. It's all very basic but may get kids moving. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Holli Conger. "Mighty Matthew" (in a superhero cape) relates the dangers of accidentally ingesting "harmful substances" around the home. Secret agent Sophie advises not talking to strange men in vans and telling a teacher about playground bullying. After playing "Mud Monsters," Caleb's germophobe mom insists he take a bath before dinnertime. The exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations add some liveliness to what are basically PSAs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits titles: Be Aware!, Poison Alert!, and Take a Bath!.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. "Mighty Matthew" (in a superhero cape) relates the dangers of accidentally ingesting "harmful substances" around the home. Secret agent Sophie advises not talking to strange men in vans and telling a teacher about playground bullying. After playing "Mud Monsters," Caleb's germophobe mom insists he take a bath before dinnertime. The exaggeratedly cartoony illustrations add some liveliness to what are basically PSAs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: My Healthy Habits titles: Be Aware!, Poison Alert!, and Take a Bath!.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) K-3 Healthy Habits series. Nine sections containing observations about healthy behaviors alternately focus on humans and a variety of animals. A final spread provides a checklist of specific "do's and don'ts" for humans. The large font, intriguing color pictures, and the human/animal comparisons will engage young readers. Most spreads include either a question-and-answer box or a "Think About It" box. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Eat and Drink, Move and Run, Sleep and Rest, and Wash and Clean.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Healthy Habits series. Nine sections containing observations about healthy behaviors alternately focus on humans and a variety of animals. A final spread provides a checklist of specific "do's and don'ts" for humans. The large font, intriguing color pictures, and the human/animal comparisons will engage young readers. Most spreads include either a question-and-answer box or a "Think About It" box. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Eat and Drink, Move and Run, Sleep and Rest, and Wash and Clean.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Healthy Habits series. Nine sections containing observations about healthy behaviors alternately focus on humans and a variety of animals. A final spread provides a checklist of specific "do's and don'ts" for humans. The large font, intriguing color pictures, and the human/animal comparisons will engage young readers. Most spreads include either a question-and-answer box or a "Think About It" box. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Eat and Drink, Move and Run, Sleep and Rest, and Wash and Clean.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Healthy Habits series. Nine sections containing observations about healthy behaviors alternately focus on humans and a variety of animals. A final spread provides a checklist of specific "do's and don'ts" for humans. The large font, intriguing color pictures, and the human/animal comparisons will engage young readers. Most spreads include either a question-and-answer box or a "Think About It" box. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Eat and Drink, Move and Run, Sleep and Rest, and Wash and Clean.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Healthy Habits series. This series addresses aspects of healthy living, including the importance of routine-building. Each volume instructs readers on how to develop good habits surrounding the title topic. The texts, accessible but bland, are delivered in short paragraphs and supported by large stock photos of smiling kids. "Healthy Habits Checklists," easy-to-follow activities, and "Amazing Facts" pages extend the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Exercise, Hygiene, Rest and Sleep, Safety, and Well-Being.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Healthy Habits series. This series addresses aspects of healthy living, including the importance of routine-building. Each volume instructs readers on how to develop good habits surrounding the title topic. The texts, accessible but bland, are delivered in short paragraphs and supported by large stock photos of smiling kids. "Healthy Habits Checklists," easy-to-follow activities, and "Amazing Facts" pages extend the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Healthy Habits titles: Exercise, Hygiene, Rest and Sleep, Safety, and Well-Being.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) K-3 Healthy Habits series. This volume describes for readers how to make a habit of good nutrition. The text, accessible but bland and delivered in short paragraphs, defines nutrition, discusses what to eat and when, and mentions nutrition problems and experts in the field. A checklist, an easy-to-follow fruit shake recipe, and nutrition facts are also included. Large stock photographs of smiling kids support the text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes