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BarbarAnn Fitzgerald's has written and illustrated a children’s figure skating book that shares a message. The message of The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story is that being a champion isn't just about winning; it's about doing your best. The book teaches how to win and how to lose. The book tells the reader that even if you don't win, you are still a champion. Figure skaters and athletes of all ages will gain something by reading this book.

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Pros

• This book is fun to read.
• The illustrations in this book are educational and colorful.
• Everything about becoming a figure skater is included in this book.

Cons

• None

Description

• Written and illustrated by BarbarAnn Fitzgerald, a former competitive figure skater and a Master Rated figure skating coach.
• Approximately 65 pages
• Every student BabarAnn Fitzgerald has taught is named in the book.
• Colorful illustrations and diagrams
• Published in 2009

Guide Review - Review of The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story

The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story is a children's figure skating book about a lamb who becomes a competitive figure skater. The book follows a lamb named LambieAnn's competitive skating career. The reader sees the book's heroine begin skating as a youngster and follows LambieAnn as she develops into a top level competitor.

The book is written and illustrated by BarbarAnn Fitzgerald, who is a former competitive figure skater, a Professional Skaters Association Master Rated skating coach, and a ballet teacher.

People of all ages will learn how much work is involved in becoming an accomplished figure skater. In addition to teaching the reader about the dedication and hard work that is involved in competitive figure skating, the reader will learn about some figure skating moves such as the Shoot the Duck, the single Axel and the triple Axel.

Everything about becoming a figure skater is included in this book. For example, some of the topics covered include:

• Beginning Group Ice Skating Lessons
• Private Figure Skating Lessons
• Figure Skating Tests
• Practice and Training
• Setting Goals
• Figure Skating Competitions and Ice Show Performances and Exhibitions
• Summer Ice Skating and Training
• Off-Ice Training and Conditioning and Ballet Training
• The Importance of Education for Figure Skaters
• Music Lessons
• Eating Right
• Getting Enough Sleep
• Buying and Breaking in New Skates
• Using the Jump Harness
• Participating in Other Sports
• Appreciating Your Parents
• Traveling for Figure Skating
• Dealing With Injuries

The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story includes beautiful and original illustrations and diagrams. Drawings of compulsory figures are also included. This book would make a great gift for figure skaters and ice skating fans, and will definitely be a welcome addition to a home library.

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