Local Children's Author A Hit With Reviewers

Children's author Richard Harris of Virginia Beach recently
received acclaim from The Midwest Book Review for
his book "I'm Walking, I'm Running, I'm Jumping,
I'm Hopping ..."

Established in 1976, The Midwest Book Review issues
several monthly publications for community and academic
library systems nationwide.

The review, published in The Children's Bookwatch
newsletter, said Harris' entertaining picture book is a
" delightful, kid friendly guide to the importance and
practice of eating right," and "is strongly recommended as
an encouraging and welcome aide to keeping kids fit and
healthy in this age of increasing childhood obesity and
fast food availability." The review went on to say the book
was an "ideal addition to any school or community library
collection."

Harris has written three amusing and educational
children's books on fitness and money. Written in rhyme,
the books appeal to children ages 7 - 12 and provide tips
they can use for a lifetime.

Harris is a former high school teacher and coach, and a
Certified Financial Planner with Sagemark Consulting in
Virginia Beach. He believes the more children hear the
positive message of health and money, the more they'll
benefit from it. His upcoming Web site,
www.encouragekids.com, will allow children to track their
fitness progress and learn fun health and money tips.