Llama Locomotion

a Readers Choice Five Star Award
part of Oprelle Publications, Making the Mind Body Connection

As a lifelong exercise ​enthusiast and a psychologist, Dr. Deb was inspired by best-selling ​authors Dr. Ratey and Dr. Hagerman’s book Spark: ​The ​Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the ​Brain (2008), ​to encourage children to MOVE their ​BODY to BOOST their ​BRAIN. In Deborah’s book, ​Llama Locomotion, children have ​FUN as they learn ​with Sammy the llama the important ​connection ​between movement and brain health.

What happens when children learn to use physical activity to navigate daily life? Sammy, the llama, discovers she is less moody and can focus better after she gets moving. Follow along as Sammy and her friends play their way to building a healthier brain.  

  • Sarah Doran

    What an important message! Movement is not only important for our physical health but a vital way to cope and navigate emotions. Author Molchan brings her psychology background to this sweet story to encourage little readers to move their bodies to cope with big emotions. Illustrations were quirky and cute! We can all learn from this story how to incorporate more beneficial movement into our days!

    ★★★★★

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