Carlsons lively characters are back with a message about exercise and what fun it can be. Exercise can be relaxing or Exercise can help you make friends, and Exercise burns up the junky food you sometimes eat. As in the author/artists earlier upbeat books, a positive message comes through without being preachy. Done in colored pencils and technical pens, the artwork features humanlike animals boldly exhibiting the joys and woes of exercise, and adds humor through visual cues full of cheerful and realistic expression. A heart-healthy fact runs across the top of most pages, with corresponding text below. With childhood obesity a hot topic for todays kids, this book offers a playful yet helpful encouragement to those who may need extra incentive to get up and go.–JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.