My Big Fat Secret by Lynn R Schechter
Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Silver) Jenna is having a tough time in middle school. She just turned 2, she hates gym, and she's overweight. Jenna has good friends and cool hobbies, but when some of her classmates make fun of her, she just feels so bad! And to make things worse, when Jenna feels sad or mad or stressed out, she starts to eat and she just can't stop! Through Jenna's story, kids will learn how to say goodbye to emotional eating and hello to a healthy lifestyle. They'll see how to create an action plan to stop overeating before it starts, identify emotional triggers that push them to food, and get healthier by taking better care of their bodies and minds. Includes a Note to Readers."Jenna, 12, is overweight and having trouble adjusting to middle schoolDespite having good friends and fun hobbies, she can't shake off the mean-spirited taunts from some of her peers. Written as e-mails between Jenna and her friends, family, teacher, and school counselor, the text chronicles the girl's journey from an emotionally out-of-control eater to a happier, healthier adolescent. Help that includes healthy recipes from her dad and an action plan and a list of emotional triggers to watch for from her counselor puts her on the path to better control of her emotions and eating. The email format and overall art design—colorful cartoons depict Jenna and her correspondents—will appeal to tweens."—School Library Journal
Lynn R. Schechter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her doctoral degree from Columbia University. Dr. Schechter has long been interested in issues related to overweight and obesity in children and has provided therapy and behavioral interventions to many overweight children and their families. My Big Fat Secret is her first book. She lives in Louisiana. Visit her at www.drlynnhelps.vpweb.com.
Jason Chin is the illustrator of My Big Fat Secret for Magination Press and is the author and illustrator of Grand Canyon which received a 2 8 Caldecott Honor, Sibert Honor and won the 2 8 Orbis Pictus award. Jason was raised in New Hampshire, studied illustration at Syracuse University, and now lives with his family in Vermont. Visit him at www.jaconchin.net and follow him on Facebook: JasonChin and Twitter: AuthorJasonChin.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781433805400 |
| ISBN 10 | 1433805405 |
| Title | My Big Fat Secret |
| Author | Lynn R Schechter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Year published | 2009-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Commended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Health) 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |