Embark on a wellness adventure with this edition of The Ovia Bookshelf. These delightful stories help young readers discover the joy of healthy living – from energetic movement and playful exercise to understanding doctor visits with confidence. Through colorful tales, children learn how their amazing bodies work and connect with their emotions in meaningful ways. Perfect for inspiring your kiddos to begin lifelong healthy habits.
Shake My Sillies Out (Raffi Songs to Read)
Written by Raffi
Illustrated by Maple Lam
Ages 1 to 2
It’s a song about moving and shaking. It’s perfect for little ones to get their energy flowing and their bodies moving!
Little Panda and Her Super Heart
Written by Marta Almansa Esteva
Art and illustration by Silvia Romeral Andrés
Ages: 2-7
Little Panda and Her Super Heart is a children’s book about a brave panda who must have heart surgery. Written by a cardiac nurse who works with children’s hearts, it helps children learn about medical tools and stay brave during hospital visits. The book features colorful clay characters and real hospital equipment children might see at the doctor’s office.
While the story focuses on heart surgery, any child facing medical procedures can connect with Little Panda’s journey.
Jump!
By Tatsuhide Matsuoka
Ages 4 to 7
Get ready to bounce and play with this delightful interactive book for your littlest ones! Award-winning Japanese artist Tatsuhide Matsuoka brings animals to life through charming, accurate illustrations that will have babies and toddlers jumping with joy.
Listening to My Body
Written by Gabi Garcia
Illustrated by Ying Hui Tan
Ages 3 to 8
This hands-on guide assists children in identifying and describing their emotions along with the physical sensations that accompany them. It teaches them vocabulary to help them express their feelings, such as when they’re jumpy or calm. Engaging activities help kids recognize these feelings. Learning these skills allows children to handle big emotions and encourages them to treat themselves with kindness and understanding, especially when facing intense feelings.
The Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to Fitness
By Lizzy Rockwell
Ages 3 to 7
This fun fitness guide helps kids discover how the body moves. Colorful characters show kids different ways to be active. Easy-to-follow diagrams showcase the six major body systems that power our movements, helping children understand how their amazing bodies are designed for action.
The Couch Potato
Written Jory Johns
Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Ages 5 to 8
It’s terrific to veg out and not have to move an inch because everything is within your reach. Expect when things don’t go as planned. The Couch Potato learns to explore its surroundings and get out into the world in this excellent book by the duo behind the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series.
Kids Can Cook Anything!: The Complete How-To Cookbook for Young Chefs
By America’s Test Kitchen Kids
Ages 8 and up
A great way to get kids to understand and appreciate the food they eat is to get them excited about cooking. This book, filled with kid-tested and approved recipes, is a great educational and life skills tool to engage them. It’s not just a collection of recipes but a guide to understanding basic kitchen skills and learning how to prepare a meal they can be proud to serve and eat!
