Wei Skates On
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- USD 10.99
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- USD 10.99
Publisher Description
Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome.
Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music—there’s nothing else like it!
But as Wei’s first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He’s been training hard, but what if he doesn’t win? With help from Mom, can Wei find a way to handle his nerves? What would it feel like to skate without the pressure of winning?
As the first Asian American man to win gold in figure skating, Nathan Chen is a celebrated role model for kids who want to shine on and off the ice. His uplifting message of positivity and perseverance makes this story the perfect choice for social emotional learning at home or in the classroom.
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Chen draws on his experience as a figure skater and Olympic gold medalist in this uplifting story about finding joy in one's passion. When eight-year-old Wei—Chen's Chinese name, per an end note—begins to fumble his skating routine before a big competition, an emotional heart-to-heart with his mother prompts the realization that he's not afraid of falling or being embarrassed, but rather of not winning. "Just try. Forget about winning. Make yourself proud" is the advice his mom offers before he heads out onto the ice for what proves to be a triumphant routine. Nam's graceful, color-saturated paint and paper collage art has a subtle 3D effect. When Wei expansively spins across a spread during a toe loop, the moment encapsulates the mix of determination and exultation on display throughout. An author's note concludes. Ages 4–8.
