Books*Reviews*Etc: POPPY AND THE FAT PUPPY by Eli Jay

Rated 4 BALLOONS

POPPY AND THE FAT PUPPY

Eli Jay

Published August 29th 2013

by Outskirts Press

OVERVIEW

(from Goodreads)

Our adorable little green balloon is back to the rescue! While continuing his educational adventures, Poppy the Wandering Balloon meets a homeless and depressed fat puppy in the park. Distraught by the puppy's sadness, Poppy helps his new friend in need. Together, they embark on a journey of getting healthy, fit, and having some good old-fashioned fun! Poppy would love to adopt the puppy as his own. But only Dr. Helpman, the local vet, has a real solution to help aid Poppy in his dilemma to save the fat puppy from a sad and lonely existence....Find out how Poppy saves this remarkable puppy, and how you can help save a stranded puppy of your own...

REVIEW

It is never too early to start teaching children about eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise daily. Ms. Jay brings this message out in this book, POPPY AND THE FAT PUPPY. Ms. Jay is a physician and has written a cute little children's book that helps children understand the importance of eating the right foods and not just sitting around. The story is basically about a fat dog who is name fat puppy that Poppy, a balloon rescues. Poppy decides to take the fat puppy to the vet. The vet talks to him about his eating and exercise habits. After the fat puppy is no longer fat, he is happy and healthy.. The book is written in an easy way for little ones to understand that they need to eat their veggies. The illustrations are a very good teaching tool for the little ones who aren't really reading yet. The illustrations tell the story only in pictures. The book is in large print and with colorful pictures that will keep the little one's attention. This isn't an easy task since little one's attention span is very short. I found a couple of other things that are nice about the book. The cover can be wiped off from those sticky little fingers that have held it. It also has a place on the first page where the child can put his or her name. This makes the book theirs and they like having things that belong to just them. I would recommend every parent to put this little book on their child's shelf to be read over and over again.

I would give this book 4 BALLOONS.

I was given a complimentary copy of POPPY AND THE FAT PUPPY from the author, Ms. Eli Jay/OutSkirtsPress for my honest opinion. I received no other compensation.

AUTHOR

Eli Jay is the author and illustrator of Poppy, The Wandering Balloon, Poppy and the Stranger, and Poppy and the Fat Puppy. She is also a physician and a native of Washington, DC. It is here Eli lives with her family and continues to write, produce, and illustrate several Poppy adventures. Many of these adventures will live on through a delightful and intriguing children's series for decades to come. Poppy is not only an adorable little green balloon, but he has also been described by many reviewers as the ultimate inner child within each one of us. Poppy is a character who happens to be a source of inspiration, hope, and comfort to those big and small. And that is just what he will be to you and your family as you enter his world.

Stay tuned.....Poppy will be gliding your way soon!