Pellie Runs A Marathon [Hardcover]

Michele Bredice Craemer (Author), Elizabeth Lavin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Pellie is a little duck who takes the reader through the work and the smiles of 26.2 miles.

In running a marathon, Pellie learns lessons that both children and adults can appreciate.

Her feet get heavy and the race gets long.
But Pellie keeps on going.
She even sings a song.

A little voice says,
"You can do it!"
And Pellie keeps on running. . . . She runs, runs, runs.
She runs right to it.

Pellie finishes a marathon!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Part "Make Way for Ducklings" and part "The Little Enging That Could", Craemer's book traces a plucky duck's journey.." -- Boston Sunday Globe, March 14, 2004

"She (Michele Craemer) does an excellent job relating different stages of the marathon with many of life's everyday challenges." -- Sunday Telegram, December 21, 2003

About the Author

The adventures of Pellie are based on the author's true experiences of training for and running marathons.

Michele presents seminars on wellness and motivation. This is her first book. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and 2 young sons.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: power pack presentations (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974013005
• ISBN-13: 978-0974013008
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,285,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michele Bredice Craemer is a runner who appreciates the joy and life lessons that running offers. Along with many running races, she has also participated in adventure races. One of her favorites included crawling through a mud pit, and carrying a mountain bike over her head while getting through water up to her chin. Along with being an author, she is also a speaker on topics of wellness, motivation and goal setting, and a busy mom of 2 boys.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great role model!, January 3, 2004

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Lisa Stone - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pellie Runs A Marathon (Hardcover)

This little duck is a great role model for adults and children alike! She perseveres through the 26+ mile run and celebrates her accomplishment at the end - it's not about winning, just about finishing! I highly recommend this book for preschool teachers, coaches, and parents.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Fun, February 10, 2004

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L. Q. Taylor (Upton, Ma United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pellie Runs A Marathon (Hardcover)

Pellie teaches the importance of not giving up and doing your best, even if your best is not being the winner. She sends a powerful message to children about setting goals and achieving them even when it is difficult to do so. The pace of the book engages children in the story and by the end they are chanting the refrain with the reader.

A great book to encourage fitness and goal setting with kids from pre-readers to emerging readers.