BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Wei is an 8yo boy approaching his first big figure skating competition. He loves figure skating! But Wei starts to worry about winning the competition, this distraction causes Wei to start making mistakes in his routine. Wei's mom encourages him to focus on the joy of skating and instead of pressuring himself to win. She gives him a lucky charm to help him. How will Wei do at his competition?
"Wei Skates On" is a wonderful book for today's children who participate in large numbers in competitive sports and activities. The compassionate and encouraging mom is the kind of adult figure every child needs. Nathan Chen has written a book about following your passion for the joy of it, rather than the winning of it.
This is a story inspired by Nathan Chen's journey to an Olympic gold medal, and as such, focuses on a Chinese-American boy and his family.
Janae Smith, Teacher Librarian
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