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George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to his later embarrassment.

Harriet accepts her friend George's challenge to ride the frightening roller coaster, and finds out that she is the brave one.

After having his lunch repeatedly stolen by a bully twice his size, Loudmouth George and his friend Harriet teach him a lesson he'll never forget.

Text and illustrations encourage readers, regardless of shape or size, to turn off the television and play games, walk, dance, and engage in sports and other forms of exercise.