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Description
Cielo loves to skateboard. After a fall, she loses her confidence until she learns to regain it.
Quick Summary
Cielo's love for skateboarding jumps off the page, and when she takes a hard fall she feels like she can't get back on her board her confidence takes a tumble, too. The story follows her as she works through the fear, finds a supportive friend, and discovers that a few small steps can rebuild what a big wipeout knocked down. It's a great pick for young athletes, kids who love any kind of sport, or anyone who's ever felt scared to try again after a mistake. Parents will appreciate the gentle, encouraging message without any scary or inappropriate content just a realistic wobble and a heart-warming recovery. At around 535 words and an AR level of 2.9, it's short enough for a classroom read-aloud or a bedtime story, but still gives enough detail to keep early readers turning pages. If your child enjoys stories about perseverance, they might also like "The Little Skater," another early-reader book about a kid learning to ride a board.