A sparkling winter tale about self-confidence on and off the ice.
Lolly loves ice, and skating on it is her happy place. But when she performs in front of other people….well, her insecurities get the best of her, and she freezes.
When her dad encourages her to try out for the Winter Showcase, she realizes that maybe the spotlight could be her happy place, too. But can she still skate with all eyes on her, especially when she doesn't look like the other skaters do?
This sweetly encouraging tale is perfect for anyone who has wanted to shine--but wondered if they could.
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Reviews
"The composition of the watercolor and ink art conveys Lolly’s shifting emotions as she confidently dominates double-page spreads, sailing solo through a winter landscape or the chilly skating rink... Lolly’s expressive face highlights her joys, fears, and everything in between, while a soft blue color palette steadily emulates the coldness of winter. This makes a perfect wintry choice for littles who need some help getting over stage fright..." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Readers... plagued by self-doubt will certainly find an emotional mirror here... refreshingly, [the] protagonist's insecurities aren't linked to her size. Lolly's diverse community is uniformly supportive, self-doubt her only adversary and one much more gratifying to best. Cozy and encouraging." -- Kirkus Reviews
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"Sometimes finding one’s footing—on or off the ice—this picture book hints, is a matter of stepping forward and giving one’s talents their due."
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