Full Mouse, Empty Mouse: A Tale of Food and Feelings

ISBN: 1433801329

Author: Zeckhausen PhD, Dina

Condition: New

iParenting Media Award Winner!Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Childhood Wellness (Gold)Sally Rose and Billy BlueWere two mice just like me and youThey grew up to be amazing mice,So heres a bit of good advice:Eat when you feel hungryAnd stop when you are fullYour bodys just a little partOf what makes you beautiful!Listen to your bodyIts not too hard to read.Go inside and you will findThe answers that you need.What can two little mice do when they are chased by the cat, hounded by the dog, and threatened by the deadly mousetrap? Billy Blue tries eating more food to soothe his distress, and Sally Rose stops eating altogether. But when stuffing and starving themselves don't help, they learn to look for answers in their hearts, and with their family and friends.Full Mouse, Empty Mouse is one of the first books to sensitively address disordered eating for children. This book gently encourages healthy ways to express feelings and is a valuable early education tool on habits that may lead to obesity of eating disorders. Written in engaging verse and alive with rich, full-color illustrations, the book shows children healthy ways to satisfy their hunger and express their emotions.Includes a Note to Parents.