About This Book
In a sweet rhyming tale, a young child’s first skating adventure on a frozen pond ends with a cozy bedtime story. Tap and step, then slide and turn. Whoops! Fall down. That’s how we learn. On a brisk winter’s day, the frozen pond is crisscrossed by figure skaters, hockey players, new skaters, and old pros, all gliding across the ice. It’s time to bundle up, lace your skates, and give it a try — then head inside for cocoa and snacks when your cheeks grow rosy and your toes are cold. Back at home, warm bedtime rituals make for the end of a perfect day. But when darkness falls at the pond, who will come out to skate?
Wonderlit Review
A Day for Skating is a gentle, rhyming picture book that beautifully captures the experience of a child's first time ice skating. The narrative follows the child's journey from initial hesitation and falls to gaining confidence and enjoying the activity, all set against a vibrant winter backdrop. The book handles the 'falling down' aspect with a light touch, normalizing it as part of the learning process. The emotional arc is one of gentle progression, starting with anticipation and ending with warmth and comfort. This book is ideal for children aged 4-7 who are either about to try a new skill, especially skating, or who need reassurance about perseverance. Parents will appreciate it as a comforting bedtime story that celebrates small triumphs and the coziness of home after outdoor play. Its rhyming structure and soothing rhythm make it a perfect read-aloud.
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