Current research is revealing that physical activity can protect against a range of lifestyle diseases and illnesses. Consequently, early childhood practitioners and parents need to adopt guidelines and practices which encourage children of all ages to be physically active. In "Active children: Healthy Now and Later," authors Linley Campbell and Josephine Musumeci explore how to encourage children to develop and maintain a love of movement, through options that allow choice and incorporate play, so having fun is emphasised. This book also includes suggestions for activities and games for each age group from birth to eight years old, to get everyone moving. Contained in the book, following the introduction, are the following chapters: (1) "What Happens if Children Are Not Very Active?" (2) "Why Have Children's Activity Levels Declined?" (3) "Physical Activity Recommendations and Principles for Children"; (4) "Physical Activity Ideas for Children Birth to Two Years"; (5) "Physical Activity Ideas for Children Three to Five Years"; and (7) "Physical Activity Ideas for Children Six to Eight Years"; followed by the Conclusion, References, Physical Activity Resources for Early Childhood. Appended are: Table 1: Physical Activity Guidelines for Infants; and Table 2: Guidelines for Toddlers and Preschoolers.