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Book 1: The Fidget Spinner who loved to run
- The book was shortlisted for the BBC Children's Book of the Year 2020
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- Debut of the year in prose according to the results of the Top BaraBooks rating
This is a funny and touching story for children about running, love, friendship, support, about knowing yourself and the world around you. The main character, Theo, cannot sit still and loves to run. Just like his mother, for whom running is an integral part of life. Theo knows a lot about runners, but still, when he prepares to take part in a children's race, he has a lot of questions in his head. What does it take to become a champion? How do you learn to always be the first? And most importantly, how and when can he tell his mum his secret, which will explain why he is such a 'fidget spinner'?
In addition to the fiction, the book contains cognitive information: how to eat for young runners, how to choose comfortable running shoes, what is heart rate and why it is important to measure it, what are marathons, half marathons and children's races and how to take part in them.
And every young reader who reads the book to the end is guaranteed to receive a medal.
Book 2. A Quickfoot and a Very Bike Adventure
Oles lives in a town near the mountains. He often looks at them from afar and dreams of going there on his bike. Eventually Oles sets off on a journey with his dad, a rescue helicopter pilot. Who will they meet there and what secret will they uncover? Who are the 'speedsters' and how can you become one of them?
«A Speedster and a Very Cycling Adventure» — is a story about childhood and growing up, about trails in the mountains and in life. And about how diverse the world is. Especially when you are on a bike!
The artistic narrative is complemented by interesting informative inserts. Young and old readers will learn about a special chromolith and a magic sealant, learn how to distinguish a city bike from a mountain bike, and find out how to prepare for a two-wheeled journey.
The authors of the book, Yura and Tanya, although not professional cyclists, love bikes and have been teaching their children to ride two-wheeled transport since childhood.