Down Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray: An Adventure with Childhood Obesity

ISBN-13: 9781032076225 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 144 str.

Plum Hutton; Freddie Hodge

Opis

Teaching lessons about kindness, friendship and bravery, this entertaining story explores some of the challenges faced by obese children and young people. It explores the complicated web of factors that might cause a child to become obese and identifies some of the life altering changes that can come from a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Recenzje

"Down Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray is a hugely enjoyable story that deals sensitively with the issue of obesity in children. It will appeal to a range of children, both girls and boys, as well as confident readers and those less so, who need coaxing to read. The setting of the story in Kenya provides a multicultural element that adds to its strengths, as well as a skilful and empathetic portrayal of the characters in the story.  It would be an exciting addition to any school library, either as a stand-alone book, or as a story to be used by teachers in a learning environment to raise awareness of the problems accompanying the condition of childhood obesity."

Emma Morton, Educational Consultant, Nairobi

 

"A sensitive topic, dealt with honestly and compassionately. A story that starts with the main character reluctantly recognising a significant life challenge that he needs to face amidst his tragedy, how he sets a goal for himself and then, responding positively as those around him who rally around to support him, he experiences the life change that he needed. An inspiring story with adventure and humour, reflecting the journey and wonder of friendship, and that with the will, and the support, mountains, both literal and figurative, can be climbed! This is a wonderful read."

Caro Strover, Educational Psychologist

 

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Down Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray: An Adventure with Childhood Obesity