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Full Mouse, Empty Mouse
Full Mouse, Empty Mouse
Subtitle:
A Tale of Food and Feelings
Book Category:
Juvenile Fiction > General
Author:
Dina Zeckhausen
Illustrator::
Brian Boyd
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN 10:
1433801337
ISBN 13:
9781433801334
Price:
USD 9.95
Publication Year:
2007

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American Psychological Association.

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Book Description

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.

 

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"This book is a wonderful way to show children how easy it is to hide your feelings and replace them with food. The book also offers helpful hints to parents about talking to their kids about healthy eating habits. There is a list of resources for parents whose children suffer from eating disorders. Full Mouse, Empty Mouse is a good reminder that, 'Food is not as simple as we think.'" --Parents' Press