Catch the Cat

by Aaron Hoopes

This innovative children's book is designed to empower children to develop healthy lifestyle habits to last a lifetime. Equipping children with these skills at an early age will enable them to recognize and avoid many of the poor choices that lead to problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc. The cat in the title refers to Zink. Zink is an impish purple feline with wizard-like abilities meets up with two very unhappy pre-adolescent misfits, Justin and Nikki. Zink offers the children a chance to learn five secret words that will guide them in living happier and healthier lives. The only problem is that to discover what the words are they must first catch the cat, which is easier said than done. Through a series of amusing experiences the two learn the wisdom of the five words, which emphasize the importance of proper breathing, healthy movement, smart eating, relaxation, and maintaining balance in their lives. The book covers the topics of bullying, exercise, obesity & dieting, and self-confidence in a fun and light-hearted manner, ideal for children and fun for the whole family. Catch the Cat includes an Activity Workbook with games, quizes and challenges to help reinforce the lessons learned in each chapter.

Kindle Edition

First published February 2, 2009

About the author

My new book has just been released. Reconnecting to the Earth: Reclaiming Our Relationship to Nature and Ourselves.

I haven't been on GoodReads much in the past couple of years while writing this new book, but I'm back and ready to talk with people about book. Please feel free to contact me.

I am the author of 5 other books including Zen Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment through Breathing, Movement and Meditation.

I have spent over thirty-five years studying and teaching tai chi, yoga and traditional Eastern healing methods.

My best-selling Daily Warm-Up DVD is a simple method for anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, to integrate breath and movement into daily life.

I am the founder of Zen Yoga a blend of tai chi, qigong and yoga.