finley

Meet Finley, NYS AHPERD's Mascot!

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Jessica Synenki

Executive Director



"Developing healthy exercise habits early sets the foundation for lifelong wellness. This book introduces children to simple ways to begin—and encourages them to motivate a friend to join in, too.,"


"We were thrilled to see local artists Matthew and Marc Verri bring Finley and Sasha to life through their imaginative artwork in this book. A fun element in the book is that some of the drawn scenes may look familiar to Little Falls residents."

Finley Gets Moving is an interactive storybook for children that focuses on the importance of physical activity, published by NYS AHPERD. The book gives readers the opportunity to bring the pages to life with accompanying the physical activity. The main character Finley is a sheepdog and the official mascot of NYS AHPERD who travels to their events throughout New York State. Finley loves to be active and in the book shows his best friend Sasha, a calico cat, how to get moving and make healthy decisions. Reneé Brown, a member of NYS AHPERD, authored the book, and illustrators were Little Falls residents Matthew Verri and his father, Marc Verri.

Black pet memorial shirt with colorful logo and two small stuffed dog figures, plus photo prints of a dog.

$30.00

includes Curriculum Companion, plush Finley, sticker sheet and carrying bag

Curriculum Companion Set
Black drawstring bag with “It’s Fun” logo, small white teddy bear in red shirt, and alphabet sticker sheet.

$40.00

includes Finley Adventure Book of choice, Curriculum Companion, plush Finley, sticker sheet and carrying bag


Curriculum Companion Set & Adventure Book
Finley mascot waving on blue cover for “The Adventures of Finley Curriculum Companion” from NYS AHPERD

$5.00

The third book in the series.

Curriculum Companion
Child with gray backpack showing a stuffed dog in the front pocket

$20.00

Visual odyssey across continents
Plush Finley
White fluffy dog on a forest path, titled “Finley Gets Moving.”

$10.00

Finley Gets Moving is an interactive storybook for children that focuses on the importance of physical activity, published by NYS AHPERD.

Finley Gets Moving- Book 1
Book cover titled “The Adventures of Finley: Finley Gets Fit” with three smiling pets on a beach background.

$10.00

The second book in the Finley series. Finley and his friends learn the importance of eating healthy and exercise regularly.

Finley Gets Fit- Book 2
Children's book cover with four smiling dogs in front of a house, titled “Finley's Fitness Club”

$10.00

The third book in the series.

Finley's Fitness Club - Book 3
Four children’s book covers featuring Finley the dog in colorful outdoor scenes

$25.00

All three Finley books.

Finley Book Bundle
Group posing on a gym court with a mascot in front of a Central West Zone banner

Group of people in light blue shirts smiling and holding cups outdoors in a park
Colorful fireworks bursting against a black night sky in blue, pink, and purple.
Hands holding wooden blocks spelling “GIVE” on a soft blurred background

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