UBC Press Connor the Conker and the Breezy Day book Hardcover 40 pages

It's a breezy day in Horse Chestnut Town. Join in with Connor theConker as he has fun in the wind and tests out his balancing, rolling,stretching and swimming skills. This fun adventure story andactivity book provides a safe and effective way of teaching Pilates tochildren aged 4-7. Pilates has numerous benefits and can teach childrento become more aware of their bodies and their posture, and boostconfidence and self-esteem. Beginning with an illustrated story, thisbook includes step-by-step instructions for child-friendly Pilatesexercises. Parents, teachers and other professionals working withchildren can also join in the fun!

Rachel Lloyd began her career as a professionaldancer/choreographer and taught children and adults dance. When Racheldiscovered the benefits of Pilates, she fell in love with the practice,and eventually became a Master Trainer and then an Examiner. Afterworking with fellow Master Trainer, Joyce Gavin, in America and Dublinon the Core Pilot Reformer, Rachel was asked to write a story to helpengage children with Pilates. This was how Connor the Conker was born.Rachel lives in Oxfordshire, UK.