Garabedian, Helen. Itsy Bitsy Yoga® for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-Minute Routines To Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Happier, and Behave Better. Da Capo Lifelong. Mar. 2008. c.218p. photogs. index. ISBN 978-1-60094-008-8. pap. $16.95.

Verdict: As a mother, yoga practitioner, and former pediatric occupational therapist, this reviewer highly recommends this useful guide for public libraries and specialized health collections.
Background: Garabedian, the founder and CEO of Itsy Bitsy Yoga, has compiled her knowledge into a practical book for caregivers wishing to incorporate yoga into a child’s life. Based on her popular "Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tots and Tykes" classes (designed for children ages two to five), the book summarizes the benefits of children’s yoga, including decreased tantrums, improved sleep, and better listening skills (what parent could resist?). Presenting clear directions, games, rhymes, and illustrations for 50 age-appropriate poses, Garabedian shows caregivers how to incorporate yoga easily into a child’s daily routine. Garabedian’s mantra—"A Fit Baby=A Fit Toddler=A Fit Preschooler=A Fit School-Aged Child=A Fit Teen=A Fit Adult"—best summarizes the influence that parents and caregivers can have on a child’s healthy lifestyle.—Lisa Forrest, SUNY Buffalo Lib.

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