This reassuring picture book explores the issue of obesity in simple terms. It looks at reasons why children and adults might be overweight, gives advice on health, fitness and diet, and discusses how some people are bullied because of their weight.

Part of a superb series of information books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for classroom discussions.

This book is part of a book series called First Look At .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including 'Practical Parenting'. Claire Keay illustrates children's books and sells original paintings and a range of digital craft supplies. She lives in Rayleigh, Essey, England, with her family.