The Yoga Zoo Adventure: Animal Poses and Games for Little Kids (SmartFun Activity Books)
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Yoga for Children Has Never Been So Fun!
Yoga is increasingly popular for building strength and developing flexibility in people of all ages. However, young children may lack the concentration or strength needed to perform adult yoga routines. In this introduction to yoga for children, designed for young bodies and short attention spans, the author has replaced traditional poses with creative games and imaginative exercises that little kids can enjoy.
Yoga exercises encourage and improve
Flexibility
Body Awareness
Strength
Imagination
Coordination
Creativity
Stretch, Wiggle, Snort and Jump Your Way Through a Fantasy Trip to the Zoo
Many yoga positions are based on stretches or movements that are characteristic of certain animals. By using an imaginary trip to the zoo, Helen Purperhart introduces kids to all these animals — and to yoga. Kids create their own zoo setting and then get to visit the lions’ enclosure or the ape cage, the insect house or the aviary. They are also encouraged to act like animals — to snort like zebras, imitate parrots and practice communicating without words like chimpanzees. The combination of imagination and exercise is as stimulating for the children’s minds as it is beneficial for their bodies.
Helpful tips, clear illustrations and an easy-to-follow format help make the book user-friendly. The exercises contain instructions that can be read word for word. An additional section provides detailed descriptions of the animals in the games, and children can also learn more about yoga philosophy through a series of animal fables. Perfect for teachers, parents, camp counselors or yoga instructors, this book is a great resource for those who work — and play — with kids.
Publisher : Hunter House
Publication date : August 28, 2008
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 0897935055
ISBN-13 : 978-0897935050
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Reading age : 4 – 7 years
Dimensions : 6.08 x 0.41 x 8.96 inches
Part of series : SmartFun Activity Books
Grade level : Kindergarten – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #158 in Children’s Fitness Books (Books) #228 in Exercise & Fitness For Children #670 in Children’s Zoo Books (Books)
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Customers say
Customers have mixed opinions about the book’s suitability for children, with one noting it’s written for adults to use with children. The book receives positive feedback for its creativity, with one customer mentioning it stimulates creative thinking in various ways.
