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Lucy Tries Luge (Lucy Tries Sports, 1) Paperback – Picture Book, October 6, 2015

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Lucy has a new luge sled, but she isn’t sure about this unique sliding sport.

You have to lie on your back and steer with your legs? The luge track’s twists and turns look pretty scary too. But with her parents’ support and a bit of courage, Lucy jumps on her sled for a speedy adventure!

Lucy Tries Luge is the first book in the Lucy Tries Sports series, which aims to promote physical literacy and encourage young readers to get involved in sports. Research shows that developing fundamental movement and sports skills at a young age benefits kids for their entire lives, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Lisa Bowes developed her stories around the HIGH FIVE principles of healthy child development needed for quality programs, including the support of a caring adult, the opportunity to participate, to play, to make friends and to master skills.

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"The Lucy Tries Sports series is an engaging and fun way to teach young children about sports. And we all know that if girls in particular have strong role models they're more likely to succeed. Lucy is exactly that!' ― Hayley Wickenheiser, Five-Time Olympic Medalist

"Lucy rocks! She's a great inspiration for any kid to get out and play." ―
James Duthie, TSN commentator and author

Lucy Tries Luge is a great book as it educates and introduces children to new sport opportunities. It gets them excited about sports, with a focus on moving, playing, and having fun!” ― Arianne Jones, World Cup Luge Athlete and Olympian

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Lucy Tries Luge is a lovely, rhyming tale by sports reporter, Lisa Bowes, that’s very sweetly illustrated by James Hearne. And as soon as I started reading it to my kids, my preschooler and kindergartener were enthralled…I love this story for many reasons, but mostly because it makes an Olympic-calibre sport attainable and understandable to a very young child. By making the logical comparison between luging and tobogganing, Bowes gives children a tangible connection to Lucy and her luge." ― Stephanie Slate, Active for Life

"Lisa Bowes has captured the importance of kids having positive experiences in sport so they are active for life. I’d love to see all kids be like Lucy and hope parents are inspired to look for programs that focus on healthy child development." ―
LJ Bartle, Director, HIGH FIVE® National Standard

"This timely series helps promote the value of physical literacy and sport participation. Lucy truly reinforces ParticipACTION Canada's vision: To create a nation where physical activity is a vital part of everyday life." ―
Doug Mitchell, Chair, ParticipACTION Board of Directors

"Blammo! With her bright red hair swept into a ponytail, and a blue lightning bolt across her chest, Lucy is ready to hit the ice...Vivid, digitally colored illustrations offer close-ups of Lucy as she swishes, swooshes, and zooms down the track and across the finish line on her sled. A large font with select words in color will help young readers follow the text and build vocabulary...This invigorating story celebrates courage and the thrill that comes with participating in an exciting winter sport." ―
Booklist

"Lucy's tale introduces readers to a sport not usually seen in children's literature, making this an interesting addition to stories about athletics or other winter activities...Told in an upbeat rhyming scheme which matches the fast pace of the story's action, this is a tale full of movement and energy that's perfect for reading aloud...The pictures offer a nice complement to the text...What makes the illustrative aspect of this story really outstanding are the pages detailing Lucy's slide down the luge track. Hearne has added a wonderful blurred effect to these images, highlighting the speedy action of the scene and making the story come alive with the exhilaration of Lucy's adventure...An excellent story about trying something new. Lucy's zest for activity, courage to face her fears, and excitement for the sport of luge make this an entertaining and motivating read. Highly Recommended." ―
CM Magazine

"The illustrations are very well done by illustrator James Hearne. They are very colourful and stimulating for young children...The picture book does a good job at introducing children to the luge and what it is...This would be a great book to use in schools and library at storytime if there is a ‘winter sport’ themed week. This could be incorporated in a Winter Olympics curriculum or even a winter activity lesson. Children will stay engaged and have a fun time with this book." ―
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"We look forward to reading more about enthusiastic Lucy as she tries out different sports. Lisa has found a fun and unique way to introduce students to a variety of sports including facts about equipment, technique and sportsmanship. We love Lucy!" ―
Carole Shea, Exshaw School Library

"The Lucy Tries Sports series teaches how sport is about fun and healthy competition. They also introduce various different sports to young kids and hopefully inspire them to stay active and healthy. I love that my kids can read the series in English and French. These books are a must for the entire family." ―
Catriona Le May Doan, OC and two time Olympic Speed Skating Champion

"The Lucy Tries Sports series is terrific for children! It inspires them to be physically active and reinforces so many aspects of their social skill development. A really positive assistance to parenting children." ―
Dave King, Member of the Order of Canada, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and IIHF Hall of Fame inductee

"Playing sports and being active empowers girls for life. Lucy Tries Sports encourages girls to try a wide range of sports and teaches them valuable lessons in leadership, supporting one another, and working towards—and achieving—your goals through sport!" ―
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO at CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity)

"Fitness should be fun, and the Lucy Tries Sports series is a shining example of that." ―
Eric Smith, television and Sportsnet Radio play-by-play voice of the Toronto Raptors

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Lucy is in for a speedy adventure!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orca Book Publishers (October 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1459810198
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1459810198
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.12 x 9 inches
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A pioneer in sports broadcasting, Lisa Bowes is an award-winning journalist and media consultant. A Physical Education graduate from Western University, she is a passionate advocate for youth physical activity and reading literacy. Following the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, where she covered women’s hockey, Lisa began work on the best selling “Lucy Tries” book series which encourages children to be active and persevere. Published by Orca Books in English, French and Spanish. lucytriessports.com

NEW TITLE - Lucy Tries Baseball. Lucy Joue Au Baseball and Lucy Juega Al Beisbol which KIRKUS REVIEWS calls "a helpful baseball primer that's sure to be a big hit!"

You can follow Lisa on Twitter @lisabowes & Instagram @lisabowescreates

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
    A very sweet story about being brave and trying new sports. Maybe a bit of a dangerous sport to encourage though!! Looking forward to getting the whole series for my daughter, who is named Lucy!

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  • Jean C
    5.0 out of 5 stars great little books
    Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2023
    Great Little book that encourage girls in sport - my granddaughter had me read them to her 3x in a row!
  • karen beaulieu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations
    Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2019
    Love these books