Overview
The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. It's her first meet away from home, and the other team is on a winning streak. Her coach tells the team that everyone is equal in the water, but Jessenia wonders if their team spirit is really enough to lead them to victory. Readers of all ages will root with Jessenia's mother and little brother, Luis, for the team as they dive into the challenge of competition. Get Set! Swim! is the perfect reminder for young athletes that teamwork and pride are sometimes the truest victories of all.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeannine Atkins ,
Hector Viveros Lee
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Imprint: Lee & Low Books
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 24.90cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9781600603365
ISBN 10: 160060336
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 June 2008
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A good choice for libraries looking for books in which a Latino family is center stage. -- Booklist A winning story of competition, perseverance, and pride in accomplishment. -- School Library Journal This is a warming story about families, pride and teamwork. -- Preschool Picks Magazine Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
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"""A good choice for libraries looking for books in which a Latino family is center stage."" -- Booklist ""A winning story of competition, perseverance, and pride in accomplishment."" -- Multicultural Review ""This is a warming story about families, pride and teamwork."" -- Multicultural Review CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)"
A good choice for libraries looking for books in which a Latino family is center stage. -- Booklist A winning story of competition, perseverance, and pride in accomplishment. -- School Library Journal This is a warming story about families, pride and teamwork. -- Preschool Picks Magazine Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
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Author Information
"Jeannine Atkins is the author of Get Set! Swim!, which was named a ""Choices"" selection by the Cooperative Children's Book Center. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their daughter. Visit her online at jeannineatkins.com. Hector Viveros Lee was born in Calexico, California. He attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco, where he lives and works as an elementary school teacher. His hobbies include photography, jogging, and travel."
