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Flying High - by Michelle Meadows (Hardcover)

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About the Book



"A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar"--



Book Synopsis



A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.

Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard.

When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.

From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.



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The rhythm of the rhyming text reflects Biles's energy and movement . . . The artwork captures the power and poise of gymnastics as well as the emotions of each scene. A good addition to the biography section and an excellent book to hand to readers always asking for gymnastics titles. --School Library Journal

Readers will see how hard Biles worked, pushing past crushing defeat and leaving high school in order to homeschool, to rise into the Final Five of Team USA at the Olympics. . . The author should be applauded for not shying away from the more difficult parts of her backstory. Glenn's illustrations are full of action, energy, and expressive emotion, and she captures her subject on every page. --Booklist

The creative team behind Brave Ballerina relays the early struggles, diligent training, and eventual successes of record-breaking Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in this movement-filled picture book biography. . . [that] celebrates both Biles's expertise and the range of the human body. --Publishers Weekly

Meadows emphasizes resilience, demonstrating how Biles met each failure with persistence, getting back up and trying again. Glenn's clean line-and-color illustrations are at their best in the many vignettes of Biles in motion. One double-page spread, in which 10 separate images trace Biles doing her trademark double layout with a half-twist landing, is electrifying. --Kirkus Reviews



About The Author



Michelle Meadows is the author of Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins; Hibernation Station; Piggies in Pajamas; and Super Bugs. She lives in Delaware and loves to write at the beach.

Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of many award-winning books for young readers, including Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins; Mommy's Khimar; and Not Quite Snow White. She lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.3 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Format: Hardcover
Author: Michelle Meadows
Book theme: Sports & Recreation
Language: English
Street Date: May 26, 2020
TCIN: 78867101
UPC: 9781250205667
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-8601
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations

Well Done

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Aburke - 2 years ago
An inspiring book about perseverance and determination, beautifully done.
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Motivating story for my own little gymnast!

5 out of 5 stars
ZLB - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book is a great read and covers topics surrounding Simones life in a kid friendly way. It’s motivating, it has great illustrations, and is overall fun to read.
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Flying High On Dreams

2 out of 5 stars
Happy Grandma - 4 years ago
I brought this book to add to my 6 year old biracial African American granddaughter every growing book collection and it was worth every pen. My granddaughter is always tumbling and flipping around my house many times to my dismay. And watching as she listened to me read and showing the beautifully illustrated pages I saw she was inspired and she stated so by saying once the pandemic ends I want to take a gymnastics class. I had watched Simone's bio on Lifetime movie network and to see her life put into a lyrical poem for children to read was truly beautiful. I applaud Simone for all the adversities she experienced in making her Dreams a Reality and A Legacy. It's a must read for budding gymnasts and grandparents and parents alike. My granddaughter plans to feature this book on her YouTube channel Cecilia's Castle in 2021.
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