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Swing!

by James Yang Publisher: VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

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Finding focus on and off the court

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Awards & Recognition

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    Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator

    The metadata describes James Yang as a Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator; this recognition is attribut...

AlbakiReads Editorial

Finding focus on and off the court

Tennis gives a young girl a way to connect with her father and imagine following in the footsteps of her hero, Arthur Ashe. When her thoughts feel as bouncy as a tennis ball and frustration threatens to take over, her father’s reminder broadens the meaning of being a tennis star beyond what happens on court. The story links a familiar challenge—managing strong emotions—with the physical rhythm of pausing, focusing, and swinging, using the game as its organizing thread.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in tennis or sports-themed stories
  • Families seeking a picture book about handling frustration
  • Young readers curious about Arthur Ashe

Themes

Tennis and family connectionEmotional regulationFocus and self-controlAdmiration for a sports hero

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Book overview

A young girl learns how to manage her emotions and channel her tennis hero, Arthur Ashe, in the new book by Geisel Award-winning creator James Yang.

A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her brain feels like it's bouncing, just like a tennis ball. And it's hard not to lose her temper. Dad reminds her that being a tennis star is about how you act both on and off the court.

Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang has created an unforgettable story about the power we have over our emotions when we take a deep breath, focus, and swing!
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I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

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