Synopses & Reviews
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A young Puerto Rican girl learns an important lesson about pride and victory from her mother. A good choice that nicely fills the void of picture books about girls involved in team sports."--"School Library Journal ."
Synopsis
The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. It's her first meet away from home, and the other team is on a winning streak. Her coach tells the team that everyone is equal in the water, but Jessenia wonders if their team spirit is really enough to lead them to victory.
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In Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. It's her first meet away from home, and the other team is on a winning streak. Her coach tells the team that everyone is equal in the water, but Jessenia wonders if their team spirit is really enough to lead them to victory.
Readers of all ages will root with Jessenia's mother and little brother, Luis, for the team as they dive into the challenge of competition. Translated from Get Set Swim , Preparadas... listas... Ya is the perfect reminder for young athletes that teamwork and pride are sometimes the truest victories of all.
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Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
In Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.
The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. It's her first meet away from home, and the other team is on a winning streak. Her coach tells the team that everyone is equal in the water, but Jessenia wonders if their team spirit is really enough to lead them to victory.
Readers of all ages will root with Jessenia's mother and little brother, Luis, for the team as they dive into the challenge of competition. Translated from Get Set Swim , Preparadas... listas... Ya is the perfect reminder for young athletes that teamwork and pride are sometimes the truest victories of all.