Copyright Date:
2016
Edition Date:
2016
Release Date:
09/13/16
Pages:
48 pages
ISBN:
1-7802-8957-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-7802-8957-1
Dewey:
613.7
Dimensions:
28 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2016)
AMOR, Jaime . Norris the Seahorse Takes on the Bullies . ISBN 9781780289564 . ea vol: 48p. (Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure). illus. photos. Watkins . Sept. 2016. Tr. $12.95. K-Gr 3 A fun, approachable way for children to learn about yoga. Based on the YouTube series of the same name starring the author, these volumes deal with self-help issues like bullying and coping with anger. The movement of the plot corresponds with numerous yoga moves. Each pose is explained in kid-friendly language ("come up to your knees and stretch your arms wide"), along with pictures of Amor demonstrating. In addition to presenting an enjoyable take on exercise, each title features interactive elements such as songs, along with bright illustrations that correspond with the cartoons from the original videos. The plots are underdeveloped, though the positive messages about self-love and self-control are reinforced with affirmations at the end. However, children will likely be so engaged by the creative and entertaining poses that the story line will not matter. Tips for how to effectively use the seriesemploying a yoga mat and doing poses for both sides of the bodyare included. VERDICT This fun tool will serve as a positive introduction to yoga and encourage kids to be active.— Kathryn Justus, Renbrook School, West Hartford, CT
The hugely successful Cosmic Kids YouTube channel helps children discover yoga by joining presenter Jaime on monthly yoga adventures, each one a story featuring a lovable animal character that achieves something amazing. Aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds, the Cosmic Kids yoga books offer children a chance to take the yoga more slowly than is possible in a fast-moving video, to spend more time in their favorite poses, and also to enjoy reading or listening to the story. Each book is themed around a specific area of well being; in the case of Lulu, this is coping with feelings of frustration and anger, and finding and managing our own inner power. In this adventure, we're off to Tanzania to meet Lulu, a lion cub who's not quite learned how to roar yet. This makes her really sad and frustrated and taking it out on her friends just makes her feel even worse, so we help her find ways of dealing with her emotions. Then Lulu discovers that the volcano is going to erupt ... all her friends are in terrible danger! Can she find her roar in time to save the other animals? The story concludes with a relaxation and some affirmations to reinforce the message of the book. With bright illustrations, the books are designed to mirror the Cosmic Kids look, and to allow children to get to know a range of characters from the Cosmic Kids shows. There's also information at the back to help parents and teachers introduce children to yoga, even if they don't practice yoga themselves.
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