The book is written in a journal format that helps readers relate to the struggles and feelings of the main character. It provides information about different strategies that young people can use to cope with their feelings and stress instead of emotional eating; deals with the real-life issues that overweight children face (their inner struggles as well as difficulties with peers and others); and, includes tips for parents and professionals. The book is written by a practicing school counselor who could not find a suitable book for her clients.

 

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by American Psychological Association .

Lynn R. Schechter, PhD, is a school psychologist who has been counseling children for 12 years. Many of her clients have been or are overweight. She wrote this book for girls like her clients. Jason Chin is an award-winning children's author and illustrator. He lives with his wife, also an artist, and their son in Vermont, USA.