bookishbrook's review against another edition
2.0
I read & evaluated this book for the Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable (VCLR) 2019 Information Book Award.
Informative and accessible for younger audiences. However, not overly exciting or unique. Feels rather didactic and I found the glossary to have a weird selection of words.
Informative and accessible for younger audiences. However, not overly exciting or unique. Feels rather didactic and I found the glossary to have a weird selection of words.
clwojick's review
5.0
A lovely book that explains to children all the important steps that go into setting an accomplishing their goals. Throughout the book, you follow along with a group of children who are practicing for their swimming match. Young readers will learn the importance of stretching before a strenuous activity, eating a balanced and healthy meal, believing in yourself, and cheering on your teammates. This book has a ton of positive messages, and I think it'll be a huge hit.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
librarianryan's review
3.0
Another long winded picture book about kids getting up and moving before a swim meet. Each page is a “chapter” that asks a question. Then there is an explanation of idea the story portion was trying to convey. It's a lovely book, but not one I will pick up again.
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