Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography

Name: Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780593566732
Price: 6.99 NZD
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By Janay Brown-Wood

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Summary

Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography by Janay Brown-Wood is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the inspiring life of Simone Biles. It captures her journey from childhood to becoming one of the greatest gymnasts in history, highlighting her determination, talent, and perseverance. With vibrant illustrations and a narrative that is both engaging and educational, this biography is perfect for teaching children about hard work and dreams.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are looking to inspire young readers with the incredible journey of a world-renowned gymnast. With its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it celebrates perseverance, dedication, and the importance of following your dreams, making it a perfect addition to any child's collection.

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"This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children"--

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Olympic medallist and world-champion gymnast Simone Biles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.

Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography is about the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status. This inspiring read-aloud is perfect for young children.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography is commended for its engaging celebration of Simone Biles, capturing her legacy as the greatest gymnast. The book’s illustrations and narrative offer an inspiring introduction to her remarkable achievements for young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593566732

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

JaNay Brown Wood is an award-winning author and educator. Her book Imani's Moon was featured on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show as well as Storytime with the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She enjoys writing, discussing the importance of authentic diversity in children's literature, and spending time with her husband, Catrayel, and her daughter, Vivian. Kim Holt is a children's book illustrator who holds a BFA in animation from the Academy of Art University. Her goal as an artist is to create images that bring back memories and create pictures that make children wish they were inside the scenes. She is also the illustrator of Today Is Different and A Prayer for Our Country. Kim lives in the Washington, DC, area with her husband and two dogs.

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