This Is Figure Skating [Hardcover]

Margaret Blackstone (Author), John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

In this playful introduction to the world's most rapidly growing sport, very young children learn about figure skating. From boot, lace, and skate to figure eights and serpentines, preschoolers will experience the thrill of the ice as two skaters spend a fun-filled (and sometimes bumpy) day at the rink.

Margaret Blackstone's pithy, declarative sentences, and John O'Brien's bright, happy illustrations will score a winning "Six" with aspiring young figure skaters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What with figure skating rivaling football and basketball as a nationally televised spectator sport, this no-nonsense picture book can serve as a helpful guide to the various spins, jumps, flips and double lutzes that comprise the breathtaking performances of experienced skaters. Both author and illustrator clearly love and appreciate this demanding sport, and their enthusiasm is contagious. In well-chosen words and action-packed illustrations, their collaboration rates "a perfect six" score. (Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice, 1998) -- From Parents' Choice®

About the Author

Margaret Blackstone was a competitive figure skater until she was fourteen, but she never did land a triple flip. Ms. Blackstone is the author of This Is Baseball, illustrated by John O' Brien, which was named an American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." She lives in New York City with her son.

John O' Brien is the illustrator of This Is Baseball by Margaret Blackstone, and many other books for children. Mr. O'Brien's cartoons are regularly featured in The New Yorker. He lives in Delran, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805037063
• ISBN-13: 978-0805037067
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)