Paddling with Kids AMC Essential Handbook for fun and safety. By Bruce Lessels and Karen Blom. Sharing our love of the outdoors with Children is fun and exciting - and sometimes challenging. In this easy to use, well organized book, Bruce Lessels and Karen Blom share their expertise and experience as parents, whitewater paddlers and operators of Zoar Outdoor where they have developed paddling instruction courses and programs for children. Parents and youth instructors alike will appreciate the authors' practical advice on everything from getting children excited about paddling to choosing the right gear to teaching proper stroke techniques. Includes: from paddling experts, complete appendix listing youth paddling programs nationwide and games that combine fun and skill development!