The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice Is Nominated For Mom's Choice Awards

Book Nominated In Children's Picture Book Category

2014-03-13

NORCROSS, GA, March 13, 2014 (Press-News.org) Effective Press announces that the new children's illustrated book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (ISBN 978-0988316317, Effective Press, 2014) by Dr. Keith Kantor; Peter Crouth, E.C.; Dana Yarn, R.D.; and Karen Kantor, R.N.; with illustrations by Sarah Adam has been nominated for the prestigious and coveted Mom's Choice Awards as best children's picture book. The book teaches children about nutrition and fitness in a fun way that will allow parents and children to share and learn while reading the book. Beautifully illustrated, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice takes children on an adventure while teaching them a healthy lifestyle. The Mom's Choice Awards evaluates products and services created for children and families. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 40 countries.

"I am honored and humbled that The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice has been nominated for the Mom's Choice Awards," said Dr. Keith Kantor (http://www.drkeithkantor.com), author of The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice. "I can't thank Effective Press enough for the nominations and Amazon for helping to allow this all to come together.

"It is my hope that The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (http://www.greenboxfoods.com) brings greater awareness and recognition for the need to educate our children early on the benefits of eating healthy and keeping fit," continued Kantor. "Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the Mom's Choice Awards mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families and this nomination will assist in creating the needed public awareness for this."

The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice introduces memorable characters such as Knute Trition (the hero), Ed Yucation, Blueberry Bill, Bianca Broccoli, Cornelius Corn, Gordon Grape, Olivia Olive, and many more. The book is perfect for parents who want to introduce children to a healthy lifestyle and be part of the journey of enrichment. The book is also ideal for schools who seek to teach children the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. But not just children, adults also will learn as they go through the pages of this book that is filled with informative facts about nutrition and exercise that even many of them may not be aware of. The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice offers all the lessons needed for a healthy and fit life including recipes, exercise suggestions, and safety tips. Beyond just teaching proper nutrition in a fun way, Dr. Kantor, who serves on the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award committee offers exercise suggestions as well as challenges children and adults to take part in the program. The book is one that children will pass on to their children with characters that will never grow old and a message that is timeless. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

The Mom's Choice Awards is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 40 countries. A panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. The judges are bound by a strict code of ethics which ensures expert and objective analysis free from any manufacturer association. The evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Each entry is judged on its own merit. Judges are especially interested in products that help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually; are morally sound and promote good will; and are inspirational and uplifting.

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