It\'s All About Choice: Getting Back in the Game is a children\'s fantasy book with vital health and social messages.
The book’s main character, Danny Dixon, is a boy who has experienced the loss of his father, which makes him sad and that leads to his overeating, struggle with weight, and fitting in. Danny overcomes his problems by making healthier food choices and getting involved with a variety of fun activities.
Using cool and funny food characters, this story will show kids that they have the power to make smarter life choices. Getting Back in the Game! also tackles many other important social issues that many kids face today, such as bullying, how to maintain a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. Other key messages include forgiveness and friendship between kids of different backgrounds. To provide parents and teachers a way to further engage our readers, the author has also included discussion points.
“Herb D Trainer has developed endearing characters that will educate, entertain, engage, and empower healthy choices for the next generation. “Getting Back in the Game! will be a great addition to any elementary school’s reading list and library. I look forward to many more lessons from the Cardio Kidd and his gang of good guys!\" ~Judy Rudebusch, Ed.D. Superintendent, Irving, TX Independent School District
“As an elementary school teacher the past 12 years, and mother of three…I’ve read many exceptional children’s books. But I recall few stories able to strike that rare balance of being entertaining, educational, and empowering…” –Amy Untch, Teacher, Seawell Elementary, Chapel Hill, NC
“Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities (HKHC) enthusiastically supports IAAC Media’s creative, energetic, and entertaining story, It’s All About Choice (IAAC): Getting Back in the Game! As a health promotion and overweight prevention program for children, HKHC believes in the importance of bringing messages of nutrition, fitness, and other life issues to children; Getting Back in the Game! does exactly this using colorful characters and catchy rhymes.” -- Lara Khalil, MPH, RD, Project Director, Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, Durham Public Schools
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