{"product_id":"amandas-big-dream-paperback","title":"Amanda's Big Dream - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Patch\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJudith Matz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanda's Big Dream is the inspiring adventure of a girl who dreams of a solo in the Spring Ice Skating Show.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Amanda's skating coach makes a comment about her weight, she loses confidence in her ability to make her dream come true. Despite reassurances from her parents, her doctor, and her best friend, Amanda decides to quit skating.\u003cbr\u003eWill Amanda return to the ice? Or has she given up forever?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome along with Amanda as she realizes the true secret to following her big dream \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A healthy body image is essential for kids to feel confident and strong \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents want their children to have a healthy body image, but may be unsure how to respond to their kids' anxiety about weight. Amanda's Big Dream helps parents, teachers and other caregivers discuss this topic with children in an entertaining and positive way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't want to miss this new resource \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Amanda's Big Dream is for: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren ages 5 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e who enjoy a fun, friendly story with an inspirational main character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-teens and teens\u003c\/strong\u003e dealing with body image issues\/body dissatisfaction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults\u003c\/strong\u003e who struggled with body image as a child and want to read a story that's healing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParents\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a fun and positive way to help children develop a healthy body image.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapists, dietitians, pediatricians \u0026amp; other health professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a helpful resource for their clients\/patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need books with a positive, thought-provoking message for their classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthletic Coaches\u003c\/strong\u003e who work with children and teens.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Judith Matz, LCSW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Judith Matz is a clinical social worker dedicated to helping people make peace with food, their bodies, and themselves. Judith has 30 years of experience helping people end their struggles with eating and weight issues.\u003cbr\u003eJudith Matz is the co-author of two acclaimed books for adults: \u003cem\u003eBeyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Comprehensive Guide to Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating, and Emotional Overeating\u003c\/em\u003e (Routledge, 2014) and \u003cem\u003eThe Diet Survivors Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care \u003c\/em\u003e(Sourcebooks, 2006).\u003cbr\u003eJudith Matz is a popular speaker at conferences and meetings. Her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Self, Shape, Today's Dietitian, Diabetes Self-Management, Psychotherapy Networker, and NBC News Chicago with Nesita Kwan, Huffington Post Live,\u2028as well as the documentary \"America The Beautiful 2\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator Elizabeth Patch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator, blogger and body image advocate Elizabeth Patch has a BA in Drawing, an MA in Painting, and post-graduate studies in Digital Media.\u003cbr\u003eDuring her career as a high school art teacher, Elizabeth Patch overheard countless girls of all sizes talk about hating their bodies. She saw girls limit their dreams, ignore their talents and minimize their accomplishments by focusing on body size and weight. Elizabeth Patch is committed to creating positive, fun illustrations that reflect a diversity of body types!\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757014941984,"sku":"9780692377819","price":13.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cb94b2657a960cc8cc09935fa611e6f9.webp?v=1780091588","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/amandas-big-dream-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}