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Gloria Goes for Gold

Marina Firth author Annabel Tempest illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:6th Jun '24

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Will this ambitious Hippo take home first prize at the Savannah Games?

Gloria and her family of synchronized swimmers ALWAYS win gold at the Artistic Swimming Championships. But Gloria dreams of a prize she doesn't have to share. So, when the Savannah Games come to town, Gloria decides to find a sport she can win all by herself!Get into the Olympic spirit this summer with Gloria Goes for Gold! A perfect poolside read for young children. Gloria is from a family of synchronized swimmers. They are gifted, graceful, and even groovy, and together they ALWAYS win gold at the Artistic Swimming Championships. But Gloria dreams of a prize she doesn't have to share. So, when the Savannah Games come to town, Gloria decides to find a sport she can win all by herself! After dabbling in sprinting, gymnastics, and swimming, it dawns on Gloria that competing solo is rather lonely. She misses her family, but is it too late for her to fill the Gloria-sized hole in their team? Get ready for Gloria to make a splash, as this ambitious hippo learns that winning gold might not be the best prize at all.

"A fabulously fun themed picture book" * Kate Shortman & Izzy Thorpe, 2024 Olympic Artistic Swimmers *
"This book is perfect for young athletes or any child learning the value of cooperation... a wonderful story about pursuing dreams without losing sight of what truly matters." * Preneur World *
"Gloria learns that using your skills to help others can be just as satisfying as performing on your own!" * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *
"Vibrantly illustrated... a story full of energy and humour." * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo *
"Priceless pictures by Annabel Tempest are for me the real winners in this book... it's important for children to see that it's participation and doing one's best that really count the most and Marina Firth's telling shows this in a fun, non-didactic way." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"A delightful story, one to make you laugh and smile!" * Erin Hamilton, My Shelves are Full *

ISBN: 9781382051590

Dimensions: 270mm x 230mm x 4mm

Weight: 168g

32 pages