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A cartoon mouse in a red shirt stands in front of a tablet displaying cereal being poured, excitedly planning to become the band manager for The Woofers and reminding them to eat breakfast.

Rock & Rad

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Rock & Rad are the stars of a digital book series designed to help children ages 5 to 8 and their families understand how healthy eating and staying active positively affects their physical, mental, and emotional habits of mind so that they can make good lifestyle choices for themselves and their communities

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A cartoon mouse wearing a red shirt and collar stands in front of a tablet screen displaying a bowl of cereal being poured. The mouse has large purple eyes and is waving with its left hand. A text bubble near the mouse reads, “Yes. That’s it! I’m going to ask The Woofers if I can be their band manager. I can plan their concerts, and make sure they have all their equipment. I’ll remind them to eat breakfast every morning, starting today! Three groovy-berry pancakes to GO please. Thanks, Cici,” said Rad.

A cartoon dog wearing an orange reindeer headband sits at a table with a pizza topped with vegetables and fruit. A speech bubble from the dog contains the text: “Quick, Rock, eat some veggizza! It will give you energy. You’ll be able to go back on stage,” said Rad. “I’ll power up that fast?” asked Rock in a sad voice. He was still feeling tired. The background is red.

An open children's book displays a cartoon illustration on the left page showing a band playing music in front of a red curtain. A cartoon dog wearing a crown stands on the right page, with a caption that reads: “Jot this! Red rock out from backstage, pull up the microphone and shout, ‘We’re having our most physical illusion of the fake, we’re having our most physical illusion of the fake, come, beat, please — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey — hey —

A cartoon dog stands center stage on a gray stage, wearing a yellow hat and holding a microphone. A cat with a guitar stands to the right. A red curtain frames the stage, and a row of red chairs with cartoon animal heads sits in front. Behind the stage, a cityscape is visible under a night sky with stars.

Two cartoon dogs, one wearing a crown and glasses, the other in a red dress, are seated at a table with stacks of red circular objects. The text below reads “Two Hot Dogs Who Eat Fruits & Vegetables.” To the right, a yellow sign displays “Don’t Eat This!” and “Como ele?” with a cartoon dog holding a plate of chips.

A man holds a tablet in his left hand, displaying a cartoon image. A baby, wearing a pink floral dress, rests on his lap, eyes closed. The man wears a checkered shirt and holds a stuffed animal with an orange star on its back. The setting appears to be a wooden floor.

Four young girls are seated around a light brown table in a classroom setting. The girl on the far left wears a pink long-sleeved shirt and has long dark hair styled in two braids. Next to her, a girl in a pink short-sleeved shirt smiles at the camera. The third girl wears a gray long-sleeved shirt and has short brown hair resting on her hand. The girl on the far right wears a gray long-sleeved shirt with a light-colored collar and smiles at the camera. Each girl holds a colorful card featuring a cartoon dog. Behind them, shelves hold backpacks and coats, and a purple backpack is visible.

Three children are gathered around a light brown wooden table. The girl on the left, with long dark hair in a braid, wears a peach-colored long-sleeved shirt and holds a Mickey Mouse-themed booklet. The boy on the right, with short dark hair, wears a light gray shirt and points at a tablet displaying a colorful cartoon image. Behind them, two other children with dark hair lean in, observing the tablet screen.

A child's dark-skinned hand holds a piece of food that appears to be an omelet or frittata. The food has visible pieces of broccoli and tomato and is topped with melted cheese. The hand is positioned over a white plate with a decorative design featuring blue and green floral patterns. To the left of the plate is a sheet with cartoon characters, including a character resembling Mickey Mouse with large round ears and a red bow-tie-like element.

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