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Tai Chi for Kids: Move with the Animals
by Stuart Alve Olson
from Bear Cub Books

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Delightful!
  This book was more than I expected. It was so delightful! The author's little boy is the model for the various poses; his smile is so engaging, and he looks so happy doing Tai chi, that it is just an all around "feel good" type of book. Each pose has a colorful painting/sketch of an animal in the pose, with the little boy imitating the animal. Then there is an easy to follow set of numbered instructions for each step toward getting into the pose, with a photo of the boy demonstrating each step. The names of... more info

• Tai Chi for Kids
  As I have only just began to teach children (5-10) the art of Tai Chi I found this book very informative. They loved the exercises and the pictures were enjoyed by all.

• This book is perfect for kids!!
  After reading the other reviews, I seriously considered not buying this book for my 17 month year old son. After some thought however and lack of other Tai Chi books for kids, I decided to try it anyway. Figuring that at least he could look at the pictures.
  At first glance my son let out an animal roar. I knew it was a success. The drawings are great perfect for a child's imagination. The book is segmented very clearly. It definitely explains Tai chi to kids in a fun creative way.
  I have nothing... more info

• Nice pictures but no prize
  I bought this book hoping to find some concrete suggestions for leading my kids into the wealth of experience that tai chi offers. Having read two other books by Mr. Olson, I felt confident that the book would be helpful. The book begins with some simple pedagogical tenets, a few typical comments on violence in our society, a short child's version of the apocryphal Chang San Feng story and an invitation to the child reading (or the parent reading to the child)to learn the movements described in this book.... more info

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