Word Exercise

Steve Ettinger is a fitness trainer who has worked with
school kids with and without disabilities. He sent me
a review copy of Wallie Exercises, a picture book he wrote 
(art by Steve Proctor).
Wallie Exercises is probably best suited for ages 3-7, 
but my ten year old son loved it. 
Why? Rhymes. He loves knowing what sound to

expect and will still accept any new story in rhyme 

though I'm pretty sure I will not be allowed to read it aloud again.

He gleefully exclaimed "alliteration" at

the advent of Edwin the exercise elephant. 

He was puzzled (as was I) at the abrupt transition

from home to car in the story. He turned back, 

convinced I had skipped a page. We were also confused

about the trunk stand joke, which I guess shows 

our unfamiliarity with fitness training. The story

is sweet and funny and meant to get kids moving.

Ettinger includes three exercises at the end 

of the book, which my kids really enjoyed.

My boys played "lazy tag" and giggled a lot 

two days in a row. I haven't had much luck

with kid exercise books, but I think Ettinger

could write a good one.

Thanks for the free book Mr. Ettinger, and

good luck in keeping kids active.

For more about Wallie and its creators:

www.StevenEttinger.com

www.PeteProctor.com

Wishing you blue skies and healthy

exercise of mind and body this weekend,

-Spectrum Mom