Description: In this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the record-breaking gymnast and mental-health advocate.Growing up in foster care, Simone’s gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried the sport after visiting her local gym on a field trip. Coaches spotted her natural talent and, after years of hard work, she began winning world championships and Olympic gold medals. Widely cited as the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone is also an advocate for mental health awareness, having famously put her health before her sport by withdrawing from the 2020 Olympic finals. At the 2024 Olympics, Simone staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in sport history, propelling the U.S. team to win gold with her dazzling routines. This picture book tells her heroic story in a way that inspires young children to follow their dreams while taking care of themselves.This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the gymnast’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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EAN: 9780711285798
UPC: 9780711285798
ISBN: 9780711285798
MPN: N/A
Item Height: 1.2 cm
Book Title: Simone Biles
Number of Pages: 32 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group UK
Publication Year: 2024
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Sports & Recreation / Olympics, Sports & Recreation / Gymnastics
Illustrator: Fisher, Nadia, Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 17.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.8 in
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Item Width: 8.3 in
Book Series: Little People, Big Dreams Ser.
Format: Hardcover