Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up

K-Gr 2—In this fourth picture book about Miss Fox and her class, the teacher helps her students adopt a healthier lifestyle. They visit Nurse Weasel, who gives them nutritious recipes that incorporate their favorite foods. At recess, they do fun exercises with Mr. Moose, the principal, and Mr. Mole, the custodian; in class, they share solutions for sleeplessness. A few children weaken when they are around video games or candy, but their classmates are able to distract them with a game of tag or a healthy treat. During Field Day, Miss Fox's students win the Mud Jump, the Potato Roll, and the Banana Relay, but they don't receive their prizes because of a mix-up at the store. The youngsters happily accept the "I Love Knitting" buttons, though, because they realize that the benefits of being fit are better than any other reward they could receive. The cartoonlike watercolor and ink illustrations are filled with movement and detail. The "Health and Fitness Tips" on the endpapers are accompanied by scenes from the story.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada