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She's Got This

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A New York Times bestseller!

From gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and bestselling author Laurie Hernandez comes a picture book about chasing your dreams and never giving up.

Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast.

When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought.

Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.

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    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2019

      PreS-Gr 3-Hernandez became a household name when she won gold and silver medals in the 2016 Olympic games. In this debut picture book, young gymnast Zoe is just starting out in the sport and has a long way to go before making it to a world competition. At first, exuberant Zoe excels at her new passion, but then takes a tough fall from the balance beam. Bruised and losing confidence, she is ready to quit but, with the support of her family, she realizes that her perceived failure is really an opportunity to get back on and try again. The illustrated Zoe could be a younger doppelgänger for Hernandez herself, and the cast of background characters is diverse and lively. Followers of other sports will appreciate Zoe's siblings sharing their own experiences with karate and track and field. A personal note from Hernandez reinforces the message that perseverance can lead to extraordinary results. Also included are some adorable childhood pictures of the author. VERDICT Not just for gymnastics enthusiasts, this uplifting story will encourage every child who must make the tough decision to overcome life's challenges.-Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State University, OH

      Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2019

      PreS-Gr 3-Hernandez became a household name when she won gold and silver medals in the 2016 Olympic games. In this debut picture book, young gymnast Zoe is just starting out in the sport and has a long way to go before making it to a world competition. At first, exuberant Zoe excels at her new passion, but then takes a tough fall from the balance beam. Bruised and losing confidence, she is ready to quit but, with the support of her family, she realizes that her perceived failure is really an opportunity to get back on and try again. The illustrated Zoe could be a younger doppelg�nger for Hernandez herself, and the cast of background characters is diverse and lively. Followers of other sports will appreciate Zoe's siblings sharing their own experiences with karate and track and field. A personal note from Hernandez reinforces the message that perseverance can lead to extraordinary results. Also included are some adorable childhood pictures of the author. VERDICT Not just for gymnastics enthusiasts, this uplifting story will encourage every child who must make the tough decision to overcome life's challenges.-Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State University, OH

      Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • ATOS Level:2.6
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-1

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