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My first book of gymnastics: movement exercises for young children

By Rida Ouerghi

Can ten playful moves turn little explorers into balancing, bending, crawling gymnastics stars?

playful · active · encouraging · illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction Sport Health/Lifestyle

What is My first book of gymnastics: movement exercises for young children about?

Get ready to stretch, jump, crawl and turn! This lively introduction to gymnastics presents ten simple exercises for young children, each explained through clear steps and playful illustrations. Children can move like frogs, turtles and crocodiles while discovering how their bodies balance, bend and travel. The activities encourage coordination, strength, flexibility and body awareness, while making exercise feel like imaginative play. Perfect for active little learners, the book invites children and grown-ups to move together and have fun.

About the author

Rida Ouerghi is a writer, sports teacher and movement expert who creates lively books for young children. His activities help readers discover fun ways to stretch, balance, breathe and move. He is best known for My First Book of Pilates and My First Book of Gymnastics, which turn simple exercises into playful adventures. Rida believes movement can help children feel confident and calm. His friendly ideas encourage families to enjoy being active together, at home or in the classroom.

Pages

30 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2018

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