Dear Little Tennis Ace
A Kids' Tennis Picture Book About Courage, Kindness, and Growth Mindset (Ages 4-8)
Dear Little Tennis Ace is a joyful, rhyming picture book that helps young athletes build courage, kindness, and a growth mindset-on and off the court. Written entirely in second person ("You rally... You breathe... You shine..."), each spread delivers a short, musical affirmation with a playful tennis twist that kids ages 4-8 can feel and remember. From "love" that means care and a score, to "let" that means try again, children learn practical coping skills for big feelings: pause, breathe, reset, and keep the rally going.
Sun-warm, inclusive illustrations celebrate diverse kids and simple, clear scenes that support comprehension. Caregivers and educators will appreciate how the book models SEL essentials-self-esteem, perseverance, teamwork, emotional regulation, and gratitude-while staying fun and sporty. Perfect for tennis families, classrooms, school counselors, PE teachers, and coaches, this read-aloud encourages kids to practice with heart, cheer for others, and remember that their worth isn't measured by a scoreboard. Game, set, love-your little ace is ready to shine.
Perfect for: bedtime read-alouds, preschool-grade 3, tennis clubs, sports camps, guidance lessons, and confidence-building gifts.
Includes: 16 upbeat spreads, gentle wordplay, and a supportive author's note.
9798349651748
Book, Hardcover
Dear Little Tennis Ace: A Kids' Tennis Picture Book About Courage, Kindness, and Growth Mindset (Ages 4-8)
- Author: Shay Bloom
Shay Bloom, 2025
38
English
8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inches, 0.66 pounds
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