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- Healthy Living in the Early Years Foundation Stage; by Pat Brunton and Linda Thornton (Optimus Education, 75, ISBN 978-1-905538-55-3).

Reviewed by Dawn Taylor, nursery officer Childsplay, Newcastle.

The thinking behind this healthy living handbook is both positive and appropriate, especially in the light of current culture and the rise in obesity levels among children.

While the artwork concentrates on food, its content extends far beyond this to a much wider interpretation of healthy living, covering all aspects of nutrition, exercise, emotional well-being and staying safe. I just hope the artwork doesn't mislead its potential audience into thinking that it is only about food!

The different parts of the book flow in a logical order, with the children's section very easy to follow and the parents' section full of straightforward information for families. However, the handbook would benefit from having illustrated dividers that protrude between the sections for ease of use.

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