Aug 26, 2025
Reading Could Be The First Step in Family Fitness
Did you know September 27 is Family Health & Fitness Day? The day is dedicated to promoting physical activity and healthy families and what better way to understand what it takes to be healthy than to read all about it? These books are just a sampling of ways to understand the importance of health and they may just inspire your family to find an activity that you love!
1, 2, 3, Exercise with Me!
By Andrea Posner-Sanchez & Joe Mathieu
$10.95; Ages 2-5
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Amazon.com
Exercise is so much more fun when doing it with Elmo, Grover, Abby, Big Bird and the Sesame Street friends. Even the littlest children will find ways to move their bodies.
Ready, Set, Go! Sports of All Sorts
By Celeste Cortright and Christiane Engel
$9.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Amazon.com
Kids are fascinated by ways to play and this book gives them the low-down on a variety of sports. From swimming to soccer and everything in between, they’ll find the basics of eight popular sports and learn all about teamwork.
My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health & Fitness
By Pat Thomas & Lesley Harker
$13.95; Ages 4-7
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Amazon.com
Written by a psychotherapist and counselor, kids can learn all about the importance of exercise and a good diet all while caring about themselves and their families.
Let’s Make a Rainbow: A Yoga Story for Kids
By Susan E. Rose
$16.99; Ages 4-12
Publisher: Susan Rose Yoga
Amazon.com
Characters Lily and Lee are stuck inside on a rainy day, but their yoga poses will take them on adventures throughout the world. Written in rhyme, this books offers 12 yoga pose poems and is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award.
Move Your Body: My Exercise Tips
By Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla
$8.99; Ages 5-8
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Amazon.com
What happens when Field Day rolls around and some of the kids aren’t feeling up to it? Their teacher gives them a pep talk—and leads them in some aerobic and anaerobic exercises to get them stretching and ready to take on the relays!
Have Fun with Fitness
By Martin Haigh, et. Al & Emily Vaughan
$9.99; Ages: 5-10
Publisher: Fisher King Publishing
Amazon.com
This adorable book was written by students and staff at Salterhebble Junior & Infant School in the UK and was created to encourage students to gain a positive attitude toward exercise. Kids provide guidance to others!
Stephen Curry: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
By Anthony Curcio
$9.13; Ages 6-9
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Amazon.com
Young Stephen Curry was considered too short to play high school basketball. He was thought too weak to play college ball and certainly not NBA material. Or was he? Turns out, with determination and a big dream, he was able to become an NBA superstar.
The Care and Keeping of You 1
By Valorie Schaefer and Cara Natterson
$9.97; Ages 8-10
Publisher: American Girl Publishing
Amazon.com
This is the 25th anniversary of the nest-selling book for young girls. This classic guide is updated with new illustrations and answers questions all girls want to know, from skincare to monthly cycles and more.
The Amazing Fitness Adventure for Your Kids
By Phil Parham & Amy Parham
$16.98; Adult
Publisher: Harvest House
Amazon.com
The Parham’s were contestants in The Biggest Loser and recorded the highest percentage of weight loss of any couple. But in “real life”, the couple has raised three boys and are well-versed at heading off childhood obesity and diabetes with basic principles to raise fit kids.
The Family Fitness Fun Book: Healthy Living for the Whole Family
By Rose Kennedy & Lori Baird
$16.85; Adult
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Amazon.com
If you’re looking for ways to get your family healthy, this is a great place to start! This guide offers activities for all ages, as well as a searchable chart to help you plan a great event.
Did you know September 27 is Family Health & Fitness Day? The day is dedicated to promoting physical activity and healthy families and what better way to understand what it takes to be healthy than to read all about it? These books are just a sampling of ways to understand the importance of health and they may just inspire your family to find an activity that you love!
By Andrea Posner-Sanchez & Joe Mathieu
$10.95; Ages 2-5
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Amazon.com
Exercise is so much more fun when doing it with Elmo, Grover, Abby, Big Bird and the Sesame Street friends. Even the littlest children will find ways to move their bodies.
By Celeste Cortright and Christiane Engel
$9.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Amazon.com
Kids are fascinated by ways to play and this book gives them the low-down on a variety of sports. From swimming to soccer and everything in between, they’ll find the basics of eight popular sports and learn all about teamwork.
By Pat Thomas & Lesley Harker
$13.95; Ages 4-7
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Amazon.com
Written by a psychotherapist and counselor, kids can learn all about the importance of exercise and a good diet all while caring about themselves and their families.
By Susan E. Rose
$16.99; Ages 4-12
Publisher: Susan Rose Yoga
Amazon.com
Characters Lily and Lee are stuck inside on a rainy day, but their yoga poses will take them on adventures throughout the world. Written in rhyme, this books offers 12 yoga pose poems and is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award.
By Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla
$8.99; Ages 5-8
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Amazon.com
What happens when Field Day rolls around and some of the kids aren’t feeling up to it? Their teacher gives them a pep talk—and leads them in some aerobic and anaerobic exercises to get them stretching and ready to take on the relays!
By Martin Haigh, et. Al & Emily Vaughan
$9.99; Ages: 5-10
Publisher: Fisher King Publishing
Amazon.com
This adorable book was written by students and staff at Salterhebble Junior & Infant School in the UK and was created to encourage students to gain a positive attitude toward exercise. Kids provide guidance to others!
By Anthony Curcio
$9.13; Ages 6-9
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Amazon.com
Young Stephen Curry was considered too short to play high school basketball. He was thought too weak to play college ball and certainly not NBA material. Or was he? Turns out, with determination and a big dream, he was able to become an NBA superstar.
By Valorie Schaefer and Cara Natterson
$9.97; Ages 8-10
Publisher: American Girl Publishing
Amazon.com
This is the 25th anniversary of the nest-selling book for young girls. This classic guide is updated with new illustrations and answers questions all girls want to know, from skincare to monthly cycles and more.
By Phil Parham & Amy Parham
$16.98; Adult
Publisher: Harvest House
Amazon.com
The Parham’s were contestants in The Biggest Loser and recorded the highest percentage of weight loss of any couple. But in “real life”, the couple has raised three boys and are well-versed at heading off childhood obesity and diabetes with basic principles to raise fit kids.
By Rose Kennedy & Lori Baird
$16.85; Adult
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Amazon.com
If you’re looking for ways to get your family healthy, this is a great place to start! This guide offers activities for all ages, as well as a searchable chart to help you plan a great event.
