Book details
The Blue Ribbon Day
Description
Everybody's a star, a brilliant creation. The trouble is finding the right constellation!Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O'Toole, the winning pair of friends from The Brand New Kid, are back in a new adventure. Ellie and Carrie decide to try out for the school team in their favorite sport, soccer. But when only one of the girls is selected, the inseparable pair faces a challenge(what do you say when your best friend is terribly disappointed?But while some disappointments can't be avoided, Carrie learns (with some help from her mother and her old friend Lazlo) that while she may not be good at everything, she has undiscovered talents waiting to bloom, if she has the courage to try something new.For every reader who has ever set his or her heart on joining a sports team, getting a part in the school play, or winning a class election, and been let down, Katie Couric's reassuring and inspiring story gives a charming lesson in confidence.
Age
5-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- The Blue Ribbon Day by Katie Couric is a story that inspires children to keep trying even when they face challenges or setbacks. It teaches the valuable lesson that perseverance and hard work can lead to success, even if it's not in the way one initially expects.
- The book follows the journey of a young girl as she explores different talents and interests. It encourages young readers to discover their own unique skills and passions, emphasizing that everyone has their own special gifts to share with the world.
- Katie Couric, the author of The Blue Ribbon Day, is a respected journalist and author. Her experience in communicating complex ideas in an accessible way makes this book an engaging read for children, filled with relatable characters and situations that can spark meaningful conversations between kids and adults.
- Throughout the story, the importance of friendship and support is evident. The book shows how friends can help each other overcome disappointment and find new paths to success, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among young readers.