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FIT FOR FEBRUARY READS It’s February, which means Carnival season is in full swing, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and most Americans have officially given up on their New Year’s resolutions. This year, health-related goals were some of the most popular resolutions, with exercise and healthy eating topping the list. Of course, diet and exercise aren’t the only ways to improve well-being. Other popular resolutions included taking stock of mental health or making time for mindfulness. If you and your family set goals for a healthy 2022, the New Orleans Public Library offers books for all ages on nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and mental health.
Young Readers Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits with Sesame Street by Mari Schuh Learn healthy habits alongside your favorite Muppets. Topics include washing hands, wearing masks, eating fruits and veggies, and wearing sunscreen.
Follow that Food by Christy Webster & Sarah Rebar (with introduction by Michelle Obama) If you’re a fan of Netflix’s Waffles + Mochi, this supermarket adventure makes a perfect read. Best friends Waffles and Mochi work at a supermarket, investigating ingredients and flavors from around the world to make a delicious treat for their coworkers.
Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story by Miriam Gates & Sarah Jane Hinder Teach young children to focus, relax, self-monitor, and self-soothe with this morning yoga routine.
I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience by Bela Barbosa & Edel Rodriguez Introduce children to mindfulness, emotional learning, and selfconfidence with this board book focused on 10 common emotions. Activities include a centering exercise and positive affirmation to recite together.
Rachel Marsh is a writer and marketing associate at the New Orleans Public Library.
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Kacy Helwick is the youth collection development librarian.
