Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new addition to Barron's highly acclaimed A First Look At...Series. Here, childhood obesity is explored in a way that encourages positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers.
Don't Call Me Fat!: A First Look at Being Overweight
Don't Call Me Fat!
Explores important issues in a clear and matter-of-fact way to appeal to young children.
Unhappy with herself and the reactions of others to her, overweight Rita gains more control over her life as she realizes the advantages of exercise and healthy eating habits.
When her pet dog Zoe is diagnosed as overweight, Kate tells her mother that kids at school call her "fat" and don't want to be friends with her, leading the whole family to adopt a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise.
David comes to the conclusion that grownups don't understand children, never putting themselves in their place. He decided to set up a school for grownups therein teaching them how to relate to the young.
Don't Call Me Fatso
Journals are great for writing down ideas, taking notes, writing about travels and adventures, describing good and bad times. Writing down your thoughts and ideas is a great way to relieve stress. Journals are good for the soul!
This is a true story of a overweight teenager.
In this collection, a stellar lineup of YA writers sound off on body image., self-esteem, diets, eating disorders, boys, fashion magazines, and why trying on jeans is a bad experience for everyone.