My Dad Is an Ironman [Hardcover]

Ray Hoese (Author), Coreen Steinbach (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

My Dad Is an Ironman is told in the voice of 9-year-old Jordan, a girl who loves to accompany her dad on bike rides and to the pool. She watches and encourages him as he trains for an Ironman triathlon—and travels with him to watch him race. A dramatic and uplifting story of chasing a dream, and working hard to achieve a goal. The art by Coreen Steinbach is extraordinary.

Ray Hoese lives in California and has authored everything from TV comedy and drama to nonfiction. He is an Ironman.

Coreen Steinbach’s art has won numerous awards. She runs the website www.runningart.com and is a nationally ranked masters runner.

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About the Author

Ray Hoese is a marketing director in southern California who has authored everything from network television comedy and drama, to nonfiction. Keeping his two daughters entertained motivated his foray into the world of children's literature. Keeping his body entertained motivated his foray into the world of triathlon. When not on his bike, his other interests include writing music and jumping over things on horseback. Coreen Steinbach is a successful commercial artist, and runs a website for paintings of runners called www.runningart.com. She is also a nationally-ranked masters distance runner, in events from the mile to the marathon.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Breakaway Books (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891369512
• ISBN-13: 978-1891369513
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Encouragement for kids and dads, December 26, 2004

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This review is from: My Dad Is an Ironman (Hardcover)

This book gently exemplifies loving family relationships:
father/child; grandparent/grandchild; adult son/parents; sisters; mother/children. As well, the virtue of hard training required for athletic endeavors without a need to win proves that accomplishment of a goal is its own reward.